In what case, in 1976, did the U.S.Supreme Court upheld guided discretion death penalty laws.

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In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld guided discretion death penalty laws in the case of Gregg v.Georgia. This case established a system whereby the death penalty could be applied in certain circumstances and under specific guidelines, such as considering the severity of the crime and the defendant's previous criminal history. The court ruled that this system did not violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

In What Case, in 1976, Did the U