Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Use

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes the use of the death penalty?

• A) There has been a clear trend among the states away from the use of the death penalty.
• B) There has been very little change in the frequency with which states use the death penalty.
• C) More states choose to use the death penalty every year.
• D) No states use the death penalty anymore.

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