Secondary CIVICS HANDOUTS Punishment & Death Penalty Quiz

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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

The death penalty was ruled as unconstitutional.

The death penalty was ruled as constitutional and just.

The death penalty was ruled as constitutional but prejudiced. (correct)

The death penalty was abolished nationwide.

What is the main reason why some people support the death penalty?

To prevent criminals from committing further crimes.

To provide rehabilitation opportunities for criminals.

To ensure justice by reciprocating the harm caused. (correct)

To offer a chance for redemption to the convicted individuals.

What is the primary argument of those who oppose the death penalty?

It violates the prohibition of 'cruel and unusual punishment'. (correct)

It serves as a deterrent to potential criminals.

It provides closure to the victims' families.

It guarantees swift and fair justice.

What was the basis of the Supreme Court's ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

The application of the death penalty was discriminatory and unjust. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg v Georgia regarding the death penalty laws?

The new death penalty laws were upheld as constitutional and allowed for a twostage trial process. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes the supporting argument presented in the text for maintaining the death penalty?

Statistics show that during a period of weakened death penalty, the murder rate significantly increased. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary opposing argument against the death penalty mentioned in the text?

Killing is immoral, and executions represent a throwback to uncivilized behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 8th Amendment protect us from?

Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. Signup and view all the answers

What is preventive detention according to the text?

A law that allows federal judges to order accused felons to be held without bail if there is a danger of committing another crime if released. Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold preventive detention?

United States v. Salerno Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court decide in the early 1970s regarding capital punishment laws?

The Court found that capital punishment laws were applied capriciously and voided them as unconstitutional. Signup and view all the answers

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What should students do when they have completed their assignment?

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What should teachers do before sharing a slide with students?

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Which step ensures that students will not be editing the master copy of the digital file?

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Secondary CIVICS HANDOUTS Punishment & Death Penalty Quiz

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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

What is the main reason why some people support the death penalty?

What is the primary argument of those who oppose the death penalty?

What was the basis of the Supreme Court's ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg v Georgia regarding the death penalty laws?

Which of the following best summarizes the supporting argument presented in the text for maintaining the death penalty?

What is the primary opposing argument against the death penalty mentioned in the text?

What does the 8th Amendment protect us from?

What is preventive detention according to the text?

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold preventive detention?

What did the Supreme Court decide in the early 1970s regarding capital punishment laws?

What is the main purpose of sharing the lesson with students?

What is the recommended method of sharing the lesson with students?

What should students do when they have completed their assignment?

What action is required when clicking the link to access the digital files?

What should teachers do before sharing a slide with students?

Which step ensures that students will not be editing the master copy of the digital file?

What should students do if they want to turn in their assignment using Google Classroom?

What happens when students click the provided link to access the digital files?

What should teachers do after signing into their Google account?

What should teachers do if they have any questions about sharing the lesson materials?

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Secondary CIVICS HANDOUTS Punishment &amp; Death Penalty Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

What is the main reason why some people support the death penalty?

What is the primary argument of those who oppose the death penalty?

What was the basis of the Supreme Court's ruling in Furman v. Georgia?

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg v Georgia regarding the death penalty laws?

Which of the following best summarizes the supporting argument presented in the text for maintaining the death penalty?

What is the primary opposing argument against the death penalty mentioned in the text?

What does the 8th Amendment protect us from?

What is preventive detention according to the text?

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold preventive detention?

What did the Supreme Court decide in the early 1970s regarding capital punishment laws?

What is the main purpose of sharing the lesson with students?

What is the recommended method of sharing the lesson with students?

What should students do when they have completed their assignment?

What action is required when clicking the link to access the digital files?

What should teachers do before sharing a slide with students?

Which step ensures that students will not be editing the master copy of the digital file?

What should students do if they want to turn in their assignment using Google Classroom?

What happens when students click the provided link to access the digital files?

What should teachers do after signing into their Google account?

What should teachers do if they have any questions about sharing the lesson materials?

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Secondary CIVICS HANDOUTS Punishment & Death Penalty Quiz