The Death Penalty Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The death penalty is

• A) available only if the defendant has a prior conviction.
• B) available if the jury wants it.
• C) only available in some counties.
• D) limited to a specific subset of crimes.

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Definitions:

Western Expedition

An exploration endeavor typically aimed at discovering, mapping, and acquiring knowledge of new territories in the western regions.

Great Plains

A vast high plateau of semiarid grassland that extends across the United States, from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.

Plains Indians

Refers to the Native American tribes who lived on the vast grasslands of the Great Plains in North America, known for their horse culture and buffalo hunts.

Trade Networks

An extensive system of trading routes and partnerships that facilitate the exchange of goods, services, and information between different regions or countries.