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Which best describes how the two-step method is used in capital punishment cases?

A trial is held to decide guilt or innocence, and then a second trial is held to determine bail.

A hearing is held to determine bail, and then a trial is held to determine punishment.

A trial is held to decide guilt or innocence, and then a hearing is held to determine punishment.

A trial is held to determine punishment, and then a hearing is held to decide guilt or innocence.

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C- A trial is held to decide guilt or innocence, and then a hearing is held to determine punishment.

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Answer:A trial is held to decide guilt or innocence, and then a hearing is held to determine punishment---C

Explanation: The two step method for capital punishment cases involves First, A trial which is held to ascertain if a suspect is guilty or innocent, and then Secondly. a hearing will then be held to determine type of punishment suitable for the crime to be decided by the jury.

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