Which of the Following Authorities Generally Decides Whether a Convict

question 45

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 attorney general

Grasp the relationship between micro (individual) and macro (societal) levels in sociological analysis.

Define and distinguish between sociological terms and concepts.

Appreciate the role of societal norms in shaping behaviors and social phenomena.

Understand the application of sociological approaches and theories to real-world issues.

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Definitions:

Black Ministers

Religious leaders within the African-American community who often play significant roles not just in spiritual guidance but also in social and political activism.

Liberia

A country on the West African coast founded by freed American and Caribbean slaves as a colony for African American resettlement.

Haiti

A country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, notable for being the first black-led republic and the first independent Caribbean state after its revolt against French colonial rule.

Lynch Mob

A group of people who, without legal authority, come together to execute a presumed offender, often by hanging, primarily targeting African Americans.