While the incarceration rate has risen dramatically in the past 20 years, the number of people executed has declined. Identify two factors that explain this decrease in the execution rate. Does this signal a change in punishment philosophy in the United States? Explain, using facts, why or why not.​

How has naturalization made an impact or change in society, government, and the political process?

How has the sentence for felony murder for minors changed over time?

Adefendant charged with driving while intoxicated pleaded not guilty and insisted on a trial. right before the trial began, he fired his attorney and decided to defend himself. at one point during opening arguments, the defendant began to act like a cat, meowing and chasing an imaginary squirrel out of the courtroom. if no one else raises the issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial, what is the responsibility of the trial judge here? a) the trial judge has no responsibility, because the defendant decided to defend himself. b) the trial judge has no responsibility, because she cannot decide whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. c) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the defendant is representinghimself. d) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the constitution obligates her to do.