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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