Jurors may only impose the death penalty in murder cases in which ______.

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Under the Eighth Amendment, jurors may only impose the death penalty in murder cases where at least one aggravating circumstance is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. These aggravating circumstances may include factors such as the crime being committed in an especially heinous or cruel manner. Additionally, the defendant must have been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A is incorrect because the decision cannot be based solely on the agreement of jurors, and B and C are incomplete as they do not address the requirement of aggravating circumstances.

Jurors May Only Impose the Death Penalty in Murder Cases