The Majority of Democracies in the Western Hemisphere Do Not

question 13

Multiple Choice

The majority of democracies in the Western hemisphere do not recognize the death penalty. The United States, however, still does. In fact, _____ states have the death penalty.

• A) 11
• B) 23
• C) 32
• D) 45

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Definitions:

Privative Clause

Terms in a statute that attempt to restrict the right of judicial review

Administrative Tribunal

is a government body that makes judicial decisions on administrative matters, often related to public services or benefits.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A foundational document in Canadian law that guarantees fundamental freedoms and rights to its citizens.

Parliamentary Supremacy

The principle that the primary law-making body is Parliament or the provincial legislatures in their respective jurisdictions, and that statutes take priority over the common law.