The United States’ usage of the death penalty has long been a controversial policy. Many opponents argue against the ethical issues of the death penalty, while others cite the fact that few Western countries actually still use the death penalty today. However, despite the ethical issues, many states and the federal government still employ the death penalty today. The Unite States policy makers do this because of the federalist system, Supreme Court precedent, and public opinion, despite the fact there is data which suggests the death penalty is an ineffective and outdated policy. The federalist system of government employed Continue reading...
