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Study raises questions about capital punishment in the U.S. by David Johnson This article was posted on June 22, 2000. Illinois Governor George Ryan recently announced a…Millennial Questions
When does the next millennium officially begin? Although January 1, 2000, has a millennial ring to it, the new age actually begins on a less resounding date: January 1, 2001. Common…What's the Question?
By Pearson Education Development Group Have you ever searched through information to find an answer to a question? Most likely you have. So, you're already familiar with doing…Questions of Execution
While public support for capital punishment has dropped from a high of 80% in 1994, a Gallup Poll in Feb. 2000 found that the majority of Americans (66%) continue to support it. Almost half…Brewer's: Question
To move the previous question No one seems able to give any clear and satisfactory explanation of this phrase. Erskine May, in his Parliamentary Practice, p. 303 (9th edition), says: “It…Frequently Asked Questions
The editors at Infoplease have compiled this page of frequently asked questions to help you better understand how to use our site. Content What will I find on the Infoplease site? What sources…Brewer's: Open Question
(An). A statement, proposal, doctrine, or supposed fact, respecting which each individual is allowed to entertain his own private opinion. In the House of Commons every members may vote as…Brewer's: Previous Question
(See Question.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894PriamPrevent A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Leading Question
A question so worded as to suggest an answer. “Was he dressed in a black coat?” leads to the answer “Yes.” In cross-examining a witness, leading questions are permitted, because the chief…Brewer's: Questions and Commands
A Christmas game, in which the commander bids his subjects to answer a question which is asked. If the subject refuses, or fails to satisfy the commander, he must pay a forfeit or have his…Trending
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