Which of the following offenses is punishable by the death penalty?

a. While operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating substances, a person causes the death of another person.
b. A person is negligent in operating a motor vehicle and as a result of this negligence causes the death of an individual.
c. A person intentionally kills another human being in the heat of sudden passion due to an adequate cause.
d. A person pays another person to kill a business partner.
e. None of the above responds to the question.


Answer: d. A person pays another person to kill a business partner.

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