Question
The 1910 case of weems v. United states was unique in what respect?
a. it was the first time the Supreme court invalidated an excessive penalty.
b. it was the only time the supreme court held that no penalty is excessive if evenly applied.
c. it was the first time the supreme court overstepped its jurisdiction
d. it was the only time the supreme court defined ground for execution.
a. it was the first time the Supreme court invalidated an excessive penalty.
b. it was the only time the supreme court held that no penalty is excessive if evenly applied.
c. it was the first time the supreme court overstepped its jurisdiction
d. it was the only time the supreme court defined ground for execution.
Answers
Amy
i think its B
Ms. Sue
It's either a or b. What does your book say?
Irene
The Answer is A. Page 303 in Corrections in America 14th Edition