In the wake of Furman v.Georgia (408 U.S.238),states revised their death-penalty laws and procedures to reduce _____ in the application of the death penalty.

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Furman v. Georgia ruled that the application of the death penalty was arbitrary and capricious, leading states to revise their laws and procedures to reduce the arbitrariness in sentencing. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it directly relates to the issue addressed in the ruling. Articulation (A) refers to the ability to express oneself clearly; deliberation (B) refers to careful consideration of all aspects of an issue; and demarcation (C) refers to the act of setting boundaries or limits. Although these concepts may be important in the application of the death penalty, they do not directly address the issue of arbitrariness mentioned in the question.

In the Wake of Furman V