Is the Death Penalty Illegal?!? | Gregg v. Georgia

Is the Death Penalty Illegal?!? | Gregg v. Georgia

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the history and legal battles surrounding the death penalty in the U.S., focusing on two landmark Supreme Court cases: Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. Georgia. Furman v. Georgia temporarily halted executions, citing the death penalty as cruel and unusual punishment. However, Gregg v. Georgia reinstated it under specific guidelines. The video highlights the complexities and controversies of the death penalty, including racial bias and legal inconsistencies.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF