The impact of furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to;

Answer:
The correct answer is D. Create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.
Explanation:
The United States Supreme Court determined in Furman vs Georgia that the death penalty was considered as “cruel and unusual punishment” unless it would exist a uniform policy that established who were eligible for capital punishments.
In Furman vs Georgia, the Court decided to invalidate the death penalty's laws because it represented a violation of the Eighth Amendment and at the same time the Court considered that these laws would not contribute to the society.