Explore the history of capital punishment.

1. Explore the history of capital punishment. Cite at least one past and one recent Supreme

Court ruling that halted executions. Discuss the different bases/legalities cited for halting it.

2. Explore characteristics of those executed since 1977. What are the characteristics of those on death row today.

How do you explain ethnic/racial/socioeconomic representations as compared to those representations in the general

population? [5 points]