Quiz on the Eighth Amendment and Death Penalty

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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Erika Hernandez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year was the Eighth Amendment passed?
1781
1791
1801
1811
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Supreme Court, does the death penalty violate the Eighth Amendment?
Yes, it violates
No, it does not violate
Only in certain states
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main argument in the case of Baz V. Rees regarding the death penalty?
The lethal injections were too quick
The lethal injections were not effective
The lethal injections were cruel and unusual punishment
The lethal injections were too expensive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many injections did the inmates receive in the Baz V. Rees case?
Two
Three
Four
Five
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Supreme Court rule about the method of lethal injections discussed in Baz V. Rees?
It was unconstitutional
It was too lenient
It was not against the Eighth Amendment
It required more review
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the duration that Michael Johnson was denied yard time while in solitary confinement?
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common belief about Amendment Eight regarding punishment?
It allows for any form of punishment.
It is considered fair and usual.
It is seen as cruel and unusual.
It only applies to non-capital crimes.
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