capital punishment

Who are the Supreme Court Justices?

Chief Justice Roberts

Justice Sotomayor

Justice Thomas

Justice Alito

Justice kagan

Justice Gorsuch

Justice Kavanaugh 

Justice Barrett 

How do cases get to the Supreme Court?

Cases go through lower courts first. Then a party asks the court to hear the case by filing a petition. The Supreme Court only accepts important legal or constitutional questions. 

What is the 8th amendment?

Bans cruel and unusual punishment and unfair fines and bail. 

What is the 14th amendment?

Due process clause and equal protection clause.

What are the Principles of Punishment

retribution

rehabilitation 

incapacitation

specific and general deterrence 

What are the methods of execution?

Gas chamber

Lethal injection 

Hanging 

Firing squad 

Electric chair 

What is the Evolution and major thoughts behind executions?

Questions are raised about if capital punishment is inhumane or constitutional under the 8th amendment. 

What are the current issues with execution?

If it’s truly painless

Religion behind it

Botched executions 

Drs. being involved

Types of or access to drugs 

Is the gas mask really painless 

Prior medical conditions