The landmark case in which the Supreme Court called for a ban on the death penalty in Georgia, ruling its law was capricious (and, hence, cruel and unusual punishment) is:

a. Furman v. Georgia.
b. Coker v. Department of Corrections.
c. Gregg v. Georgia.
d. Ford v. Georgia.


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What will be an ideal response?

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