More Than 100 Death-Row Inmates in Texas Have Been Represented

question 57

Multiple Choice

More than 100 death-row inmates in Texas have been represented by

• A) court-appointed attorneys with successful records.
• B) personal attorneys with poor records.
• C) court-appointed attorneys with troubled histories whose performances became an issue on appeal.
• D) private attorneys with troubled histories whose performances and payments became an issue on appeal.
• E) court-appointed attorneys with private financial backing, which created an issue during the appeal.

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Definitions:

Totems

Objects, animals, or plants considered by certain societies to have spiritual significance and often acting as emblems for clans or families.

Clan Groups

Social groups characterized by common descent from a shared ancestor, often forming the basic units in tribal societies.

Mythical Origin

Pertains to a legendary or fictional account explaining the beginning or creation of something, often involving gods or supernatural events.

Kindreds

A network of relatives within which individuals possess rights and obligations; often extending beyond immediate family.