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    executed by the states and federal government of the United States.[75] The United States Supreme Court abolished capital punishment for offenders under the age of 16 in Thompson v. Oklahoma (1988)‚ and for all juveniles in Roper v. Simmons (2005). In addition‚ in 2002‚ the United States Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the execution of individuals with mental retardation‚ in Atkins v. Virginia.[76] Between 2005 and May 2008‚ Iran‚ Pakistan‚ Saudi Arabia‚ Sudan and Yemen were reported to have executed

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    1933 and ending in 1945‚ put three teenagers and five adults into hiding in the Annex for two years. Being in close proximity put stress on the relationships between the adults and children. Anne Franks relationship between her mother and father were very different. Whereas Anne’s relationship with her mother is quite difficult. While Anne’s relationship with her father is very good‚ her father and her are very close and he is the only one who can get through to Anne. Both Anne Franks

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    Link between diabetes and depression Depression can strike anyone. It is becoming increasingly common in the general population. According to the World Federation for Mental Health‚ approximately one in four people will experience it at some time in their adult life. While it is normal to feel down from time to time‚ when feelings of sadness do not seem to go away or life seems hopeless‚ this can be a sign of depression which can be a serious problem. Though seemingly unrelated‚ studies have

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    Social media has become increasingly popular among people of all ages due the fast advances of technology. Businesses have also found that a part of having a good business to be savvy with social media. That includes interacting with consumers beyond giving them information about the product‚ being consistent and keeping up with daily posts‚ as well as keeping the content interesting. Part of being a successful organization is much more than the quality of the product‚ and how you market it‚ but

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    As a judge‚ they play many roles; but the main purpose of their role is‚ “Sentencing.” Sentencing: is when a criminal is being put on trial‚ and is being told the amount of time he or she is serving. Judges inquire a great power in the decision-making process to pursuit justice. Depending on a case‚ some of the jury may see things in a different perspective. Some may lean toward the liberal side‚ which is more complex and focuses more on why the criminal committed the crime. In addition‚ liberals

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    In traditional societies‚ peoples identity was rooted in a set of social roles and values‚ which provided orientation and religious sanctions to define ones place in the world. In modernity‚ identity is often characterised in terms of mutual recognition‚ as if ones identity depended on recognition from others combined with self- validation of this recognition. Identity still comes from a pre set of roles and norms. For example‚ a mother

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    The Relationship Between Race and Juvenile Delinquency Four years now researcher in the fields of psychology sociology‚ genetics‚ and the juvenile justice system have contemplated the reason why some youth turn to delinquency and violence. To investigate the reasons‚ for some adolescents you would have to research on a case to case basis could fall into one category of multiple categories stemming‚ why they act the way they do and what cause these reactions. Some researchers may want to

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    In Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare had shows the love of platonic love of friendship the love in story represent friends love and by saying friend love it means the love between Romeo and Benvolio. As friend love always friend care about each other and about their problems and that exactly how Benvolio show it to Romeo. ” I’ll know his grievance or be much denied” ( Romeo and Juliet II 150-151). that quote bean said by Benvolio to Lord Montague and that proof that Benvolio cary abou Romeo because

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    The impact of the new wealth brought by Viking raids and payoffs such as the Danegeld had noticeable effects on the gap of authority between Scandinavian kings and their petty chieftain counterparts. The conflict between these parties played out across the Scandinavian world‚ however‚ two apparent examples are the rise of the Gorm and Fairhair dynasties. Wealth from raids and tribute across the targets in Britain and Frankia‚ and funneled back to the treasuries of Scandinavian kings which elevated

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    Being a trial court is the first level of courts. Hence‚ being a “finder of factors”. The second is the appellate courts‚ which hears cases after a trial court. Thirdly‚ an appeal court is basically there to make sure a defendant is receiving a fair trial and that laws have been followed in the conviction of his/her crime. Lastly‚ is the supreme court and the highest level of courts. The job of the supreme court is it has jurisdiction over federal cases and it disputes between states. Hence‚ being

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