1. Which of the following represents the first step involved in an offender’s parole release?

A. Parole agreement

B. Offender is recommended for parole

C. Parole board hearing

D. Release from prison

is it C

2. Which of the following is NOT a major justification for the use of the death penalty in the United States?

A. Once executed, murderers can commit no further crime.

B. Most European Union member states sanction the death penalty.

C. Capital punishment deters others from committing heinous crimes.

D. Society has a responsibility to execute murderers and other violent criminals.

is it D

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I disagree with both of your answers.

http://eeas.europa.eu/human_rights/adp/index_en.htm

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sanction

Answer to number

1 is B
2. B

Now they are both right.

thank you so much

You're very welcome.

To answer these questions, let's go through the options and eliminate the incorrect ones.

1. Which of the following represents the first step involved in an offender’s parole release?

A. Parole agreement
B. Offender is recommended for parole
C. Parole board hearing
D. Release from prison

The correct answer is C. Parole board hearing. This is the first step involved in an offender's parole release, where a parole board evaluates the case and decides whether to grant parole.

2. Which of the following is NOT a major justification for the use of the death penalty in the United States?

A. Once executed, murderers can commit no further crime.
B. Most European Union member states sanction the death penalty.
C. Capital punishment deters others from committing heinous crimes.
D. Society has a responsibility to execute murderers and other violent criminals.

The correct answer is B. Most European Union member states sanction the death penalty. This is not a major justification for the use of the death penalty in the United States. In fact, most European Union member states do not sanction the death penalty and consider it a violation of human rights.

So, the correct answers are:

1. C. Parole board hearing
2. B. Most European Union member states sanction the death penalty.