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Courts have ruled that the death penalty may not be considered cruel and unusual punishment as long as which of the following conditions are met?
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It is used fairly.
It is used fairly.
It is only used occasionally.
It is only used occasionally.
It is used often.
It is used often.
It is only used when the crime is murder.
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It is used fairly.
Explanation: The Supreme Court has held (e.g., Gregg v. Georgia) that the death penalty is not per se cruel and unusual so long as it is imposed with adequate procedural safeguards and not applied arbitrarily or discriminatorily. The Court has also limited capital punishment for non‑homicide crimes (e.g., Coker v. Georgia, Kennedy v. Louisiana), effectively restricting it to crimes involving death in most cases.
Explanation: The Supreme Court has held (e.g., Gregg v. Georgia) that the death penalty is not per se cruel and unusual so long as it is imposed with adequate procedural safeguards and not applied arbitrarily or discriminatorily. The Court has also limited capital punishment for non‑homicide crimes (e.g., Coker v. Georgia, Kennedy v. Louisiana), effectively restricting it to crimes involving death in most cases.
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