Currently, the majority of states (with the death penalty) and the federal government authorize __________ as the sole method of execution.

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Lethal injection is currently authorized as the sole method of execution by the majority of states and the federal government. The use of the gas chamber and hanging have been largely discontinued, while the firing squad is only used in a few states as an alternative method. Lethal injection is considered the most humane method and is seen as the most acceptable to the public.

Currently, the Majority of States (With the Death Penalty) and the Federal