In 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (in Furman v. Georgia) that the death penalty __________.

a. is cruel and unusual punishment
b. may be applied without limitations according to the laws of each state
c. is legal if imposed fairly and equally
d. is unconstitutional


Ans: c. is legal if imposed fairly and equally

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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b. You cannot survey victims of homicide. c. Only victimless crimes are measured by the NCVS. d. Police departments may lie about their homicide rates.

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