Death Penalty Quiz 1

What does Capital Punishment refer to?

• A method of execution involving a lethal dose of drugs.

• The legally authorized killing of a person as punishment for a crime.

• A pardon extended by the government to a group of individuals.

• The supervised release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence.

What is a Bifurcated Trial?

• A trial that is conducted in two different jurisdictions.

• A trial divided into guilt determination and sentencing phases.

• A trial that determines the severity of a crime.

• A trial that only determines the guilt of an individual.

Which term describes a circumstance that may lessen the severity of a crime?

• Aggravating Factor

• Premeditated

• Mitigating Factor

• Felony Murder

What is Amnesty?

• A method of execution.

• A supervised release of a prisoner.

• A legal principle protecting against unlawful detention.

• A pardon extended by the government to a group or class of individuals.

What does being Exonerated mean?

• Being sentenced to life without parole.

• Being found guilty of a crime.

• Being cleared of guilt or blame for a crime.

• Being released on parole.

What is the difference between a Life Sentence and Life without Parole?

• Life Sentence allows for the possibility of parole, while Life without Parole does not.

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same.

• Life without Parole is a shorter sentence.

• Life Sentence is only for crimes committed by minors.

What does Premeditated refer to?

• A crime committed impulsively.

• A crime planned or considered beforehand.

• A killing that occurs during the commission of a felony.

• The unlawful killing of another person without malice.

What is the purpose of an Appeal in the legal system?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of an individual.

• To ask for a reduction in the severity of a sentence.

• To request early release from prison.

• To request a higher court to review and potentially overturn a lower court's decision.