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The region of the United States that leads in executions is the _____.

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After a brief moratorium,from 1968 to 1977,_____ became the first person to be executed in the new era of capital punishment.

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Which of the following statements is true of the use of capital punishment in history?


A) Capital punishment was used exceptionally throughout the world during the 20th century.
B) Torture was a form of leniency.
C) Death came as a relief when compared to torture.
D) Capital punishment was only imposed on murder crimes.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Although 33 states,the U.S.military,and the federal government do not allow capital punishment and 17 states and the District of Columbia allow it.

A) True
B) False

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Currently,the predominant method of executions in the United States is lethal injection.

A) True
B) False

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The lawful imposition of the death penalty is known as _____.

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