Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

question 72

Multiple Choice

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder.Based upon state law,the judge was forced to sentence Alex to 25 years in prison.Alex is relieved that he did not receive the death penalty,which has been determined by the Supreme Court not to be a violation of his ___________ rights.

• A)Miranda
• B)Eighth Amendment
• C)Fifth Amendment
• D)Habeas Corpus

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Definitions:

Consumption

The utilization of products and services by families.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of the change in an economic variable, such as consumption or saving, to the change in another, typically income.

Disposable Income

The net financial position of households for spending and saving, after accounting for income taxes.

Consumption

Consumption encompasses the acquisition and use of goods and services by households to satisfy their needs and wants.