Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Death

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the death penalty?

• A) The death penalty has been consistently in use in the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed.
• B) Some states have halted death sentences given the number of death row inmates found to be innocent.
• C) Research findings consistently report no deterrent effect in using the death penalty.
• D) The percentage of Americans in favor of the death penalty has been steadily rising since 2000.

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