Which of the Following Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true

• A)One hundred and thirty nine countries have abolished the death penalty in law or practice or for certain crimes.
• B)There are 58 retentionist countries.
• C)Today, about 40 percent of inmates on death row are African-American.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Shielding

The use of materials to protect against harmful radiation by absorbing or blocking it.

X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to view the inside of the body.

Pb

The chemical symbol for lead, a dense, toxic metal used in various applications.

Echoencephalography

A non-invasive ultrasound technique used to study the brain's structures through the skull, particularly useful for detecting abnormalities.