What Is the Significance of the 1972 Supreme Court Case

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the 1972 Supreme Court case Furman v. Georgia?

A) the Court held that police officers must inform suspects of their rights following arrest and prior to questioning
B) the Court ruled that all defendants, regardless of race, gender, or age entitled to counsel at trial
C) the Court ruled that the death penalty, as it was being applied, constituted cruel and unusual punishment
D) the Court held that states must give significant consideration to diversity with regard to hiring judges