Because that is what those in power have decided.
no
killing
yes
beheaded
No, the majority of law enforcement officials believe that the death penalty does not deter criminals from committing crimes.
Death penalty should be a law bcoz criminals are no pity . Its very unfair to the victims.
Probably because the death penalty is still on the books in NY state.
Their only method is lethal injection
The eighth amendment does not allow for cruel or unusual punishment.Added; But other than that prohibition, the death penalty is not addressed in the Constitution.
Treason
The "death penalty," also known as capital punishment, is not a law but a consequence for committing specific, serious crimes such as murder, treason, etc.Not all countries use capital punishment.
The application of the death penalty is not restricted by the political environment. Civilian law is not changed. The military also has the death penalty and most of the instances are associated with wartime events.