The Batson V

question 84

True/False

The Batson v. Kentucky decision prohibited the use of race as a reason for dismissing potential jurors.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Societies

Communities or societies that rely on agriculture as the main means of subsistence, with a significant portion of the population engaged in farming, livestock rearing, or other agricultural activities.

Lower Guinea

A geographical term referring to the coastal regions of West Africa, south of the Sahara Desert, known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Decentralized Political

Characterizes a system where political power is distributed among various levels of government, rather than being concentrated in a central authority.

Strong Devotion

Intense loyalty or commitment to a cause, person, or belief, often surpassing ordinary expectations.