When someone is executed, their death certificate lists the cause of death as "Death caused by __________."

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The most common method of execution in the United States is by judicial order, and "death caused by judicially ordered execution" would be the most accurate way to describe the cause of death on a death certificate in these cases. Options A, B, and C all represent specific methods or agencies involved in the execution, but do not accurately describe the cause of death itself.

When Someone Is Executed, Their Death Certificate Lists the Cause