In addition to reading today's post, please make sure you:
- Complete the assigned Khan Academy module on the 8th Amendment
- Complete the assigned Khan Academy Civil Liberties Quiz #2. Keep attempting until you score at least 80%!
- Study for Civil Liberties Amendments 2-8 Quiz on Friday
- Play iCivics Do I Have a Right? to review
READING: 85-126 in Edwards
Today's Essential Question: Does the death penalty violate the 8th Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment?
Learning Standards:
LOR-2.D: Explain how the Supreme Court has attempted to balance claims of individual freedom with laws and enforcement procedures that promote public order and safety.
LOR-2.D.1: Court decisions defining cruel and unusual punishment involve interpretation of the Eighth Amendment and its application to state death penalty statutes over time.
Eighth Amendment
Two main provisions:
- No cruel & unusual punishment
- No excessive fines or bail
Most relevant issues involve use of the death penalty.
Furman v. Georgia, 1972: Death penalty was being unfairly applied (too random/arbitrary); puts a temporary moratorium on it
Gregg v. Georgia, 1976: reinstates the death penalty; provides more guidance to jurors
Other issues:
Death penalty for mentally challenged? Minors?
Review your civil liberties: Play the game Do I Have a Right by iCivics. Pretend to be a lawyer and build up your law firm helping people with their complaints.
Review Videos:
Review your civil liberties: Play the game Do I Have a Right by iCivics. Pretend to be a lawyer and build up your law firm helping people with their complaints.
Review Videos:
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