#1
Which of the following is a common argument against capital punishment?
It violates the right to life
ExplanationCapital punishment violates the right to life.
#2
What is the primary purpose of capital punishment?
Retribution for the crime committed
ExplanationCapital punishment serves as retribution for the crime.
#3
What is the term for the killing of one person by another?
Homicide
ExplanationThe killing of one person by another is termed homicide.
#4
What is the term for a person sentenced to death?
Condemned
ExplanationA person sentenced to death is termed condemned.
#5
What is the term for the legal defense strategy in which a defendant admits to committing a crime but claims they were not responsible due to mental illness or incapacity?
Insanity plea
ExplanationThe legal defense strategy where a defendant admits to a crime but claims mental illness or incapacity is an insanity plea.
#6
Which amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
ExplanationThe Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
#7
In which country was the last execution for juvenile offenders carried out, violating international human rights standards?
United States
ExplanationThe United States executed juvenile offenders, violating human rights standards.
#8
Which of the following countries has abolished capital punishment for all crimes?
Canada
ExplanationCanada has abolished capital punishment for all crimes.
#9
Who is considered the founder of modern utilitarianism and wrote extensively against capital punishment?
Jeremy Bentham
ExplanationJeremy Bentham, the founder of modern utilitarianism, wrote against capital punishment.
#10
Which of the following methods of execution is considered the most humane?
Lethal injection
ExplanationLethal injection is considered the most humane method of execution.
#11
What is the term for a wrongful execution of an innocent person?
Miscarriage of justice
ExplanationA wrongful execution of an innocent person is termed a miscarriage of justice.
#12
In the United States, which demographic group is disproportionately represented on death row?
Black males
ExplanationBlack males are disproportionately represented on death row in the United States.
#13
What is the term for the concept that individuals in society consent to be governed and punished for violating laws by remaining in the society?
Social contract
ExplanationThe concept that individuals consent to be governed and punished is termed social contract.
#14
Which Supreme Court case ruled that the execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?
Atkins v. Virginia
ExplanationAtkins v. Virginia ruled that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities violates the Eighth Amendment.
#15
Which country was the first to abolish capital punishment for all crimes?
United Kingdom
ExplanationThe United Kingdom was the first to abolish capital punishment for all crimes.