Capital Punishment Quiz
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Capital punishment is the practice of executing someone as punishment for a specific crime after a proper legal trial. This can either be done through hanging, lethal injection or even use of poisonous gas. Most human rights activists are against it. Take the quiz below and se how much you know about this method of execution.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of these cases banned capital punishment in the United States?
- A.
Goss v. Lopez
- B.
Furman v. Georgia
- C.
California v. Anderson
- D.
Greggs v. Georgia
Correct Answer
B. Furman v. Georgia -
- 2.
True or False? It is legal to execute by Gas Chamber in the US.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Who is it illegal to excecute?
- A.
Murders
- B.
Rapists
- C.
Traitors
Correct Answer
B. Rapists -
- 4.
True or False? It is legal to execute juveniles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
Which of these made capital punishment legal again?
- A.
Goss v. Lopez
- B.
Furman v. Georgia
- C.
California v. Anderson
- D.
Greggs v. Georgia
Correct Answer
D. Greggs v. Georgia -
- 6.
Which of these non-homicide offenses is punishable by the Death Penelty?
- A.
Treason
- B.
Rape
- C.
Robbery
- D.
Kidnapping
Correct Answer
A. Treason -
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