Multiple Choice
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court abandon its fixed or historical meaning of the concept of "cruel and unusual punishment" and created a new one?
A) Weems v. United States
B) Loving v. United States
C) Trop v. Dulles
D) Furman v. Georgia
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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