Asked by Detonia Douglas on Jul 11, 2024
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What percentage of Americans now support the death penalty for murder and what percentage of Americans oppose death sentences for murder,according to a 2016 Pew Research poll?
A) 42% and 49%
B) 49% and 42%
C) 29% and 57%
D) 57% and 29%
Pew Research Poll
A series of investigations and surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center, aimed at understanding attitudes, trends, and opinions across various sectors of society.
Death Penalty
A legal punishment involving the execution of an individual authorized by the state as retribution for a crime deemed severe enough to warrant such a penalty.
Support And Oppose
The act of backing or promoting a cause, idea, or policy while simultaneously resisting or fighting against another.
- Acquire knowledge about the foundations of equality, justice, rights, and non-discrimination in the realms of society and politics.
- Assess the uniformity or discrepancy of views among researchers concerning racial bias in the criminal justice system.
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JH
JonAnthony HernandezJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to the 2016 Pew Research poll, 49% of Americans support the death penalty for murder and 42% oppose death sentences for murder.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the foundations of equality, justice, rights, and non-discrimination in the realms of society and politics.
- Assess the uniformity or discrepancy of views among researchers concerning racial bias in the criminal justice system.