Which of the Following Is NOT an Explanation for Why

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for why Texas has one of the most controversial death penalty systems in the United States?

• A) The court of criminal appeals has overturned no death penalty cases.
• B) The court-appointed lawyers the state provides for defendants have often been subpar.
• C) There are racial and ethnic disparities in who receives the death penalty and who does not.
• D) Texas has led the nation in the number of executions since 1976.
• E) Since 1977, the electric chair has been the means for execution in Texas.

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Definitions:

Divergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates are moving away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust.

Transform Boundary

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often associated with earthquakes.

Mantle

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of silicate rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron.

Melting

The process of changing from a solid to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature and/or a decrease in pressure.