In the Unites States today, the Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty is __________throughout the country.

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The word "prohibited" in choice C implies that the death penalty is outlawed, which is not true as it is legal in some states. Choice B suggests that the death penalty is temporarily suspended, which is not accurate as there is no current nationwide moratorium. Choice D may be a matter of debate, but it is not the official stance of the Supreme Court. Therefore, the best choice is A, legal, as it accurately represents the current status of the death penalty in the United States.

In the Unites States Today, the Supreme Court Has Ruled