Question

In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled in William Furman’s favor, saying that Georgia had

denied Furman the right to be represented by counsel.
violated Furman’s right to a quick and speedy trial.
established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.
exceeded the annual quota of death penalties it could impose.

Answer 1

established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.

The Court held that Georgia’s death‑penalty procedures were arbitrary and capricious, violating the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments (leading to a nationwide moratorium until states revised their statutes).