The Possibility of Wrongful Convictions and Executions and Other Problems

question 51

Multiple Choice

The possibility of wrongful convictions and executions and other problems in the application of the death penalty have led:

• A) The Texas state assembly to call for the end of the use of death penalty in all states
• B) The United Nations to condemn all nations that utilize the death penalty
• C) The American Bar Association to call for a moratorium on executions
• D) The National Corrections Officer Association to call for a strike on any maximum security facility

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Definitions:

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red and/or yellow marrow (blood cell production or fat storage, respectively) is stored; pivotal in the hemopoietic process and energy storage.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, enabling low-friction movement.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, playing a major role in movement.

Periosteum

Surrounding the bones, apart from the joint surfaces, is a compact layer of vascular connective tissue.