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Exploring the Death Penalty: History, Methods, and Controversies

Delve into the complex landscape of the death penalty in the United States, tracing its history, methods of execution, and the ongoing debates surrounding its use. Learn about Supreme Court decisions, the issue of deterrence, and the specific case of the death penalty in Oregon.

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Exploring the Death Penalty: History, Methods, and Controversies

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  1. Death Penalty

  2. History • 8th Amendment: “Cruel and Unusual Punishment” • Supreme Court Decisions: • 1972 Furman v. Georgia = unconstitutional • 1976 Gregg v. Georgia = OK to use and states decide if they want it

  3. Today • 37 states have / use Death Penalty (NJ) • Methods: • Lethal Injection • Gas Chamber • Firing Squad • Hanging • Electric Chair

  4. Issue with Death Penalty • Deterrent Effect: • Location and time of executions??? • Length of time • 10 years 10 months is average amount of time from conviction to execution! • Cost – expense of executing vs. life in prison???

  5. Death Penalty in Oregon • Lethal Injection: • Sodium Pentothol (induces sleep) • Pancuronium Bromide (stops breathing) • Potassium Chloride (stops heart) • Executed 2 people since 1976 • Currently have 32 people on Death Row

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