The Cruel and Unusual Test Proposed by Justice Warren Maintained

question 140

Multiple Choice

The cruel and unusual test proposed by Justice Warren maintained that punishments may be declared unconstitutional if the punishment:

• A) is disproportionate to the offense.
• B) is comparable to a form of torture.
• C) offends the values of contemporary society.
• D) inflicts physical or psychological  pain.
• E) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Face Recognition

The cognitive process and technological capability to identify or confirm an individual's identity using their facial features.

Nervous System Ages

The process of aging affecting the nervous system, potentially leading to decreased neuron function and cognitive decline.

Cutaneous Sensation

A type of sensory experience that originates from the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to certain stimuli that do not involve conscious thought, serving protective roles, such as blinking or withdrawal from pain.