History/Impact
T or F: The case forced states to rewrite the death penalty law.
True
T or F: Gregg argued the death penalty was unconstitutional.
True
What did the Supreme Court say about the death penalty in this case?
A. It is always unconstitutional
B. It is allowed if fair rules are followed
C. It should be replaced with life imprisonment
B. It is allowed if fair rules are followed
Gregg v Georgia was decided alongside how many other cases?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. none
C. 4
Which earlier Supreme Court case had temporarily halted the death penalty before Gregg v. Georgia?
A. Roe v. Wade B. Furman v. Georgia
C. Miranda v. Arizona
B. Furman v. Georgia
T or F: The decision was unanimous.
False
What did Gregg v. Georgia require to help make death penalty sentences fair?
A. No juries in death penalty cases
B. No appeals allowed
C. Automatic review by higher courts
C. Automatic review by higher courts
The legal process took how long?
A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 5 years
B. 3 years
The ruling reshaped the way the _____ amendment is interpreted?
A. 1st B. 4th C. 6th D. 8th
D. 8th
The decision ended a ____ year long streak of no executions.
A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10
D. 10