Author Question: The Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional because it violates the ... (Read 42 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional because it violates the Eighth Amendment's restrictions against cruel and unusual punishment.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In federal courts, judges have relatively little discretion because since 1987 they have been required to mete out prison terms under guidelines resulting from the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false