The Eligibility Function

question 25

Multiple Choice

The eligibility function:

• A) Serves to guide the selection of those for whom the death penalty is appropriate
• B) Is a filter ensuring that the death penalty is available in all cases
• C) Is a filter ensuring that the death penalty is available in only the most extreme cases
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A lasting sleep disorder manifested by profound daytime sleepiness and instantaneous bouts of sleep.

Overwhelming Sleepiness

A condition characterized by extreme tiredness and a strong desire to sleep, often to the point where it interferes with daily activities.

Sleep Apnea

A disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

Stops Breathing

A cessation of the flow of air into and out of the lungs, commonly referred to as apnea.