Capital Punishment Flashcards
1
Q
Defined
A
The execution of a criminal under death sentence imposed by competent public authority
2
Q
8th amendment
A
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, not cruel and unusual punishments inflicted”
3
Q
14th amendment
A
“…nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
