Author Question: In his dissent in Callins v. Collins, Justice Blackmun argues that capital punishment is ... (Read 59 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In his dissent in Callins v. Collins, Justice Blackmun argues that capital punishment is
unconstitutional because:

a. it is cruel and unusual punishment.
b. minorities and the poor are more likely to receive it than the white and the
wealthy.
c. constitutional requirements for applying it are incompatible.
d. all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of Bedau's arguments against capital punishment?

a. It is applied inequitably.
b. Studies show that it is not a measurably better deterrent than long prison
sentences.
c. There is evidence that it incites some people to murder.
d. It is cruel and unusual punishment