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Is it legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death?
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If doing so follows the constitution, laws, regulations, and statutes of the land, it is legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death.
Some may feel that a death sentence is murder or that taxation is a form of theft or even that corporal punishment, maiming or torture as punishment is a form of excessive cruelty. That would not negate the legitimacy of the government behavior if it falls within the laws of the government.
That is why the United States constitution includes the Bill and the Eighth Amendment which forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment and the U.S., Supreme Court has decided that the death sentence is legitimate, but only under certain conditions.
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Is it legitimate for a government court to sentence someone to death?
If doing so follows the constitution, laws, regulations, and statutes of the land, it is legitimate for a government court to sentences someone to death.Some may feel that a death sentence is murder or that taxation is a form of theft or even that corporal punishment, maiming or torture as punishment is a form of excessive cruelty. That would not negate the legitimacy of the government behavior if it falls within the laws of the government.That is why the United States constitution includes the Bill and the Eighth Amendment which forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment and the U.S., Supreme Court has decided that the death sentence is legitimate, but only under certain conditions.
A government court sentences someone to death?
Capital punishment is also called the death penalty or execution and. It is currently an option in 32 states of the US.
What US Supreme Court standard requires a law to be related to a legitimate government interest?
Rational basis test
Can the US Supreme Court sentence someone who has an out of state warrant?
No. The US Supreme Court doesn't hold trials; they hear appeals. Sentences are imposed by the trial court.
What does the word magistrate mean in England?
A magistrate - is someone who presides over a criminal court. They hand down sentences to defendants who are brought before them. The sentences they give are restricted - and if they feel the defendant deserves a longer sentence, they can refer the case to the Crown court.
Is a government court sentencing someone to death legitimate of illegitimate?
Execution, or capital punishment, as a form of punishment for a person who was convicted by a legitimate court has been used by most societies. Most countries have abolished it some have not. Some states in the United States have abolished it and some have not. Capital punishment is considered a controversial issue. In countries where human rights are not adhered to and all the citizens do not have equal rights under the law or execution is used for political purposes then it may be considered an illegitimate use of power.
How was the court system set up?
Someone has to have the power to determine what the words and sentences in constitutions and laws mean and how those words and sentences apply to specific sets of facts and circumstances. Courts were established as the entities having that power.
How do you find out if a will is legitimate?
Check the probate court where the decedent died to see if the will was allowed. If it was allowed it is legitimate.
What standard has the US Supreme Court used to restrict women's rights?
The reasonableness standard The Supreme Court uses the reasonableness standard to allow laws that may appear (or actually be) facially discriminatory to stand because the law is reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.
What body of government has the authority to either confirm or deny someone to the supreme court?
The Senate
What branch of government is involved in trials and judgment?
The Judicial branch conducts trials and sentences convicted persons.
Which of these government bodies decides if someone breaks a law on the county level?
Roanoke County Court
