The Needs of Society as a Whole Are Generally Viewed

question 32

Multiple Choice

The needs of society as a whole are generally viewed as being more important than individual freedoms when the emphasis is on

• A) democracy.
• B) collectivism.
• C) individualism.
• D) capitalism.
• E) privatization.

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Definitions:

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

A form of punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, characterized by being excessively torturous, degrading, or far disproportionate to the offense.

Legal Counsel

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Gideon v. Wainwright

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1963 guaranteeing the right to legal counsel for those who cannot afford one in criminal cases.

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