Why Was the Death Penalty Not an Expensive Punishment Relative

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why was the death penalty not an expensive punishment relative to LWOP prior to the Furman decision?

• A) because capital cases were disposed of quickly
• B) because no extraordinary procedures were followed
• C) because reversals were relatively rare
• D) because the costs associated with executions alone were minimal
• E) all of the above

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