In its 1972 Furman v. Georgia ruling, why did the Supreme Court strike down all state laws allowing the death penalty?
A. It determined judges and juries had too much power.
B. It ruled judges could make decisions as they saw fit.
C. It argued the death penalty was chosen with good reason.
D. It decided that the states had too much authority.

Question

In its 1972 Furman v. Georgia ruling, why did the Supreme Court strike down all state laws allowing the death penalty?
A.	 It determined judges and juries had too much power.
B.	 It ruled judges could make decisions as they saw fit.
C.	 It argued the death penalty was chosen with good reason.
D.	 It decided that the states had too much authority.

anonymous · Answer

The answer to your question is C.

freedomaway · Answer

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