Which of the following is NOT an element of a state's death penalty that must exist in order to be constitutional, according to the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg v. Georgia?
A) During sentencing, the jury will hear only evidence regarding the crime's aggravating circumstances.
B) The death penalty can be considered only for specific and the most serious crimes.
C) The trial must have a stage to determine guilt and a stage to consider the sentence.
D) Appeal and review of a death sentence is automatic.
Answer: A
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