Question

California and Delaware have the most aggravating circumstances listed in their death penalty statutes. How many aggravating circumstances are listed in the death penalty statutes of those states? Group of answer choices a. 22b. none of the abovec. 18d. 14e. 8

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is a. 22.

Explanation:

Beyond reasonable doubt, at least one aggravating circumstance incites a death sentence in states that have the death penalty. The states that have the highest number of aggravating circumstances are California and Delaware; the number of aggravating circumstances in these two states is 22.