Except When Executing Spies, Traitors, and Deserters, What Was the Sole

question 20

Multiple Choice

Except when executing spies, traitors, and deserters, what was the sole acceptable mode of execution in the United States for a century after the adoption of the Eighth Amendment?

• A) firing squad
• B) hanging
• C) pressing
• D) burning
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Dissociation

The process or condition of disconnecting or separating from an association, partnership, or relationship.

Mandatory Cause

A specific reason required by law that necessitates a particular action, such as the termination of an employment contract.

Dissolution

The process of formally ending or terminating an entity such as a corporation, partnership, or marriage, often involving the distribution or settlement of assets and liabilities.

Liability

The legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which may involve an obligation to pay damages or perform a specific duty.