For Which of the Following Types of Cases in a Recent

question 78

Multiple Choice

For which of the following types of cases in a recent study of death-eligible cases in Maryland were prosecutors not significantly more likely to seek the death penalty?

• A) cases in which an offender had a history of alcohol problems
• B) cases in which an offender had a troubled job history
• C) cases in which a victim was an acquaintance of the offender
• D) cases in which a victim was unable to defend himself or herself
• E) in all of the above cases prosecutors were significantly more likely to seek the death penalty

---

Definitions:

Pharmacology

The study of drugs.

Drug Administration

The method by which a drug is taken into the body, typically including oral, intravenous, topical, and inhalation routes among others.

Kilogram (kg)

A unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1000 grams or approximately 2.20462 pounds.

Surgery

A branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries or disorders by cutting, removing, or altering parts of the body to remove diseased tissue or repair damaged areas.