Capital Punishment Is Constitutional If State Statutes Clearly Provide That

question 73

Multiple Choice

Capital punishment is constitutional if state statutes clearly provide that, during the sentencing process, these conditions are met:

• A)the court is informed about the defendant's background
• B)mitigating factors affecting culpability are brought to the attention of the court
• C)every death sentence is reviewed by a state appellate court
• D)all of these choices

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Definitions:

Binding Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on the price of a commodity or service that is set below the market equilibrium price, causing a shortage.

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed price control set above the equilibrium price, causing a surplus by forcing the price to be higher than what the market would naturally set.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable, typically resulting from taxes or price controls.

Rent Ceiling

A form of price control where a maximum limit is placed on the rent that can be charged for housing.