Question

Which 1972 supreme court decision ruled that the death penalty at that time violated the eighth amendment's protection against cruel and unusual punishment?

Answer 1

Furman v. Georgia, Gregg v. Georgia, Woodson v. North Carolina, Coker v. Georgia

Answer 2

YearCase1972Furman v. Georgia1976Gregg v. Georgia1976Woodson v. North Carolina1977Coker v. Georgia