(1) Does capital punishment equate to “cruel and unusual punishment?” Discuss Supreme Court and/or legislative rulings regarding the previous question.
(2) In addition, discuss whether or not research evidence suggests that capital punishment has the effect of deterring other people from committing murder?
Important: Cite the references that you use to support your responses to parts (1) and (2) above. That is, tell me the references that you use to find the Supreme Court and/or legislative rulings as well as the sources for the research evidence regarding whether or not capital punishment serves a deterrent function.
