Although the Exoneration of Death Row Inmates and Subsequent Decisions

question 21

Multiple Choice

Although the exoneration of death row inmates and subsequent decisions to impose a moratorium on executions has led to a decline in support, ___ percent of Americans still reported in October 2014 that they favored the death penalty for people convicted of murder.

• A)45
• B)55
• C)75
• D)63

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