Mitigating Factors in Capital Cases Are Characteristics That Make

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mitigating factors in capital cases are characteristics that make:

• A) sure the death penalty will be fast and painless.
• B) the need for execution clear.
• C) a case for humane execution.
• D) execution less appropriate.

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