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 In Powell v. Texas (1968), the Supreme Court held that a conviction of a chronic alcoholic for public drunkenness ____.

a. violates the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

b. is impermissible because alcoholism is a compulsive disorder and therefore not punishable as a crime

c. is impermissible as long as a state maintains a policy of compulsory medical treatment for alcoholics

d. none of these
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