Which of the following best describes Americans' beliefs about capital punishment?
A)The majority of Americans have always supported capital punishment.
B)The majority of Americans have always opposed capital punishment.
C)Most adults supported capital punishment in 2010.
D)Most adults supported capital punishment in 1965.
E)Fewer Americans support capital punishment today than a generation ago.

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In 2010, a Gallup poll found that 64% of Americans favored the death penalty for convicted murderers. This suggests that a majority of Americans at that time supported capital punishment. However, this does not necessarily hold true for other years or decades.

Which of the Following Best Describes Americans' Beliefs About Capital