In July 2000,the President of the ABA Called for a Moratorium

question 15

Multiple Choice

In July 2000,the president of the ABA called for a moratorium on executions for five reasons.Three are listed below.Which is NOT one of the reasons listed in your textbook?

• A) The execution of the mentally retarded and juveniles
• B) Gender profiling
• C) A lack of due process
• D) Racial profiling

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