Question

What is the reason for some people being opposed to capital punishment?
A.all of these people believe that life is sacred and that individuals should never die.
B.People against capital punishment see all inmates as responsible citizens that must be returned to society.
C.They believe it violates the Eight Amendment regarding cruel and unusual punishment.
D.Capital punishment opponents all believe that probation will solve all of the problems of overcrowding.
please help me the last test i got a 25% and my mom is going to be mad

Answer 1

Answer:

The reason some people oppose capital punishment is:

They believe it violates the Eight Amendment regarding cruel and unusual punishment, Option C.

Explanation:

According to the 8th Amendment, the individual rights are protected against any cruel and unusual  punishments. It also stops the federal government from imposing undue bail or fines.

So, in 1972, court made all the existing death penalty laws as invalid it violates the Eighth amendment.

So, the statement which the best fit as reason fir opposing capital punishment or death penalty is Option C. Other options which say that life is scared (Option A), inmates should be returned to the society as they are responsible citizens (Option B), Probation will solve all of the problems of overcrowding (Option D)  are incorrect.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C!

Explanation:

The eighth amendment strictly prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Aong the list of cruel and unusual punishments is Capital Punishment or Death by Hanging. So those who oppose Capital Punishment actually follow the eighth amendment. So the correct answer is C.

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