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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of
excessive bail.
the right to counsel.
the right to a speedy trial.
cruel and unusual punishment.
excessive bail.
the right to counsel.
the right to a speedy trial.
cruel and unusual punishment.
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cruel and unusual punishment.
In Furman v. Georgia (1972) the Supreme Court held that the death penalty as administered was arbitrary and capricious, violating the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment, prompting states to revise their capital-sentencing procedures.
In Furman v. Georgia (1972) the Supreme Court held that the death penalty as administered was arbitrary and capricious, violating the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment, prompting states to revise their capital-sentencing procedures.
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