Which of the following is true of the death penalty?

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The use of the death penalty has indeed declined in recent years, both in the United States and in the state of Texas.

Answer: B
 There is no definitive proof that the death penalty deters crime. The effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent remains a topic of debate among scholars and policymakers.

Answer: C
 Not everyone convicted of murder is eligible for the death penalty; eligibility varies by state and requires consideration of aggravating factors such as the nature of the crime and the offender's prior criminal history.

Answer: D
 The electric chair is a method of execution that is no longer used in all U.S. states and is now considered to be both outdated and cruel. Other methods of execution, such as lethal injection, are now more commonly used.

Which of the Following Is True of the Death Penalty