This week, you are continuing your study of constitutional principles and discussing any biases that may exist in the legal system. In regard to the Eighth Amendment, the United States Supreme Court has held that the death penalty is not a per se violation of the Eighth Amendment. Gregg v. Georgia, 428 U.S. 153 (1976). After the Gregg case was decided, the Court issued several cases addressing the death penalty. Focus your discussion on the following:
1. Review the following Web sites of organizations:
Based on research, criminal justice systems charge the accused with the death penalty, depending on the severity of the crime (Equal Justice Initiative [EJI], 2021). The advantage of using the death penalty charge is it promotes justice by ensuring that the offenders get the rightful punishment similar to the harm they caused to the affected victim or family. However, a significant setback is that it takes away human life, primarily for prisoners wrongly convicted. (IPTX, n.d.) Since this penalty is irreversible, I do not think the courts should implement it in the
