global facts
What is another name for the death penalty?
Capital punishment.
In what kind of crimes is the death penalty usually applied?
Murder or terrorism
Who was the first woman executed by electric chair in the U.S.?
Martha Place
What is one moral argument against the death penalty?
Taking a life is always wrong
What percentage of Americans support the death penalty (approx.)?
Around 55%
How many countries still use the death penalty today?
Around 50.
Who decides the punishment in a death penalty trial?
A judge or a jury
What case raised doubts about wrongful executions in the U.S.?
The Cameron Todd Willingham case
What moral argument supports it?
Justice for victims
Why do some countries stop using it?
Because of human rights concerns
Which continent has the most executions?
Asia
What is life imprisonment?
A sentence where a person stays in prison for life
What country executed Saddam Hussein?
Iraq
What religion often teaches forgiveness over punishment?
Christianity
Whats one modern trend in justice systems worldwide?
Replacing death penalty with life sentences
What organization fights to abolish the death penalty worldwide?
Amnesty International
How long can appeals delay an execution in the U.S.?
Often more than 10 year
Who was executed in 2023 in Japan for multiple murders?
Takahiro Shiraishi
What do activists say about "deterrence"?
It doesn't really stop crime
What is the United Nations' position on capital punishment?
It supports global abolition
What does abolitionist mean?
A person or country that opposes the death penalty
What case inspired debates about mental illness and execution?
Scott Panetti case
How do social media and journalism affect opinions about executions?
They make cases more public and create debate