Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the death penalty?

A. The death penalty has been consistently in use in the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed.
B. Some states have halted death sentences given the number of death row inmates found to be innocent.
C. Research findings consistently report no deterrent effect in using the death penalty.
D. The percentage of Americans in favor of the death penalty has been steadily rising since 2000.


B. Some states have halted death sentences given the number of death row inmates found to be innocent.

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