Following the Decision in Gregg V

question 26

Multiple Choice

Following the decision in Gregg v. Georgia , and since the death penalty was reinstated, _______.

• A)the greatest number of people were executed in 1990, and the rate of executions has only increased since then. In 2016, over 100 inmates were executed
• B)the lowest number of people were executed in 1999, and the rate of executions has only declined since then. In 2016, only 20 inmates were executed
• C)more than 80% of executions have occurred in southern states, and Texas alone accounts for more than one-third of them
• D)more than 50% of executions have occurred in northern states, and Illinois alone accounts for more than one-third of them

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