Constitutionality of the Death Penalty

Prior to making any conclusions about the death penalty, it's important to understand how the laws of the United States have applied it and why.  To do so, read about the Constitutionality of the Death Penalty.  You should begin on the page that opens in the hyperlink and continue to the end of the article on page 10.  (Alternatively, you can see and print a copy of the full article here.) Answer the questions on this worksheet as you read (you can make a copy of the worksheet to edit by going to file then clicking on "make a copy".  Be prepared to discuss in class.