A Number of States Passed Laws That Permit Authorities to Confine

question 43

Multiple Choice

A number of states passed laws that permit authorities to confine sexual predators after completion of their prison sentences if they are considered to bea continuing threat to others.These laws were

• A)rejected by the Supreme Court,in the case of Washington v.Hendricks.
• B)rejected by the Supreme Court,in the case of Kansas v.Hendricks
• C)upheld by the Supreme Court,in the case of Washington v.Hendricks.
• D)upheld by the Supreme Court,in the case of Kansas v.Hendricks.

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Definitions:

Artificial Selection

The selective breeding of animals and plants to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. Individuals with preferred characteristics are mated or cross-pollinated with other individuals having similar traits.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random fluctuations in the frequency of alleles of a population over time.

Eda Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in the development of ectodermal tissues, such as skin, hair, and teeth, in vertebrates.

Lateral Armor Plates

The protective bony or cartilaginous plates found on the sides of some animals, such as fish, which serve as a form of defense.