Which of the Following Statements About the Death Penalty Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The Supreme Court has decided the death penalty is cruel and unusual.
• B) The death penalty can be imposed in petty cases, such as those involving theft, provided there are aggravating circumstances.
• C) The death penalty is covered in the Fourth Amendment.
• D) The Court has agreed with public sentiment about the death penalty.
• E) The death penalty is constitutional.

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