Which of the Following Authorities Generally Decides Whether a Convict

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following authorities generally decides whether a convict eligible for the death penalty will in fact be executed?

• A) The judge
• B) The jury
• C) The prosecutor
• D) The victim

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