Gregg v. Georgia 1976 Quiz

What was the main issue addressed in the Furman v. Georgia decision?

• The use of solitary confinement

• The legality of life imprisonment

• The constitutionality of sweeping jury discretion in death penalty cases

• The rights of prisoners to appeal

What was the outcome of Troy Gregg's penalty hearing?

• He was granted a retrial

• He was sentenced to death

• He was sentenced to life imprisonment

• He was acquitted of all charges

Which amendment did Gregg argue was violated by the death penalty?

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What was Justice Potter Stewart's view on the death penalty?

• It should be abolished immediately

• It serves as a deterrent and retributive measure

• It is only applicable in federal cases

• It is always unconstitutional

How did Justice William Brennan view the death penalty?

• As a temporary solution

• As a necessary punishment

• As a backward practice treating people as non-humans

• As a fair and just measure