Death Penalty History
Death Penalty Facts
True or False
Death Penalty in States (Legal or Illegal) 1
Death Penalty in States (Legal or Illegal) 2
100
In what century were death penalty laws established?
The 18th Century.
100
What is the punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime?
The Death Penalty.
100
19 States don't allow the Death Penalty.
True.
100
KANSAS. Legal or Illegal?
Legal.
100
IOWA. Legal or Illegal?
Illegal.
200
What was the first official method of execution used for the Death Penalty?
The Electric Chair.
200
What is another name for the Death Penalty?
Capital Punishment.
200
The Eighth Amendment, a ban on cruel and unusual punishment, directly affects the Death Penalty.
False.
200
HAWAII. Legal or Illegal?
Illegal.
200
MINNESOTA. Legal or Illegal?
Illegal.
300
In what century was Capital Punishment introduced to the Colonies?
The 17th Century.
300
How many states have the Death Penalty Legalized?
31 states.
300
There are only 4 states which authorize the Gas Chamber as a method of execution.
True.
300
FLORIDA. Legal or Illegal?
Legal.
300
TEXAS. Legal or Illegal?
Legal.
400
What crime was committed by the first person executed by the electric chair?
MURDER.
400
Name all 5 methods of killing for the Death Penalty.
Lethal Injection, Electrocution, Gas Chamber, Hanging, Firing Squad.
400
There are a total of 40 Federal Capital Crimes which can result in receiving the Death Penalty.
False. There are 41.
400
LOUISIANA. Legal or Illegal?
Legal.
400
CALIFORNIA.
Legal.
500
Who was the first person executed by the electric chair?
William Kemmler.
500
As of January 1st, 2016, how many death row inmates are there?
2,943 inmates. (Although the number changes daily)
500
The oldest Death Row inmate was 75 years old.
False. He was 76 Years Old.
500
WEST VIRGINIA. Legal or Illegal?
Illegal.
500
RHODE ISLAND. Legal or Illegal?
Illegal.
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