In furman v. georgia, 1972, the court ruled that
Athe death penalty is "cruel and unusual punishment."
Bexisting death penalty laws were unconstitutional because they gave too much discretion to judges and juries.
Cputting two prisoners in a cell built for one is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Dstates can impose the death penalty for the sale of narcotics.
Athe death penalty is "cruel and unusual punishment."
Bexisting death penalty laws were unconstitutional because they gave too much discretion to judges and juries.
Cputting two prisoners in a cell built for one is considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Dstates can impose the death penalty for the sale of narcotics.
