American Government Chapter 20 Section 4.

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American Government Chapter 20 Section 4

Rights of the Accused Punishment 8th Amendment Excessive Bails and Fines Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Punishment Capital Punishment State Sanctioned Death How can we kill people? Hanging? – Yes, in few states Firing Squad? –Yes, in few states Stone? - NO Gas Chamber? - NO Lethal Injection? – Yes, in almost all states Electrocution? – NO

Capital Punishment Cases Gregg v Georgia, 1976 Thompson v Oklahoma, 1988 Wilkins v Missouri, 1989

Gregg v Georgia, 1976 Upholds the constitutionality of state sanctioned killing, with due process Allows capital punishment nationwide Texas and Delaware lead nation in executions

Thompson v Oklahoma, 1988 Juvenile vs Adult punishments for capital crimes Gives gangs the nation over a reason to use members under 16 to commit capital crimes Children under age 7 can not form intent (criminal responsibility)

Wilkins v Missouri, 1989 Sets age 16 as the lowest limit for capital punishment Aligns with MD laws allowing 16 –year olds ability to drop out

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