In Which of the Following Cases Did the U

question 12

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that cruel and unusual punishment is defined by the changing norms of society and is not based on historical interpretations?

• A) Furman v. Georgia
• B) Weems v. United States
• C) Roper v. Simmons
• D) Gregg v. Georgia

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