Federalism -divided and shared power between state and federal governments
The federal government
does not execute criminals under capital punishment, it is the job of the
state.
The federal government does not state whether or not the law is unconstitutional, they leave it up to the states to put it into effect.
The federal government also hold the power to make the death penalty mandatory for certain crimes, but has not done so thus far.
The federal government does not state whether or not the law is unconstitutional, they leave it up to the states to put it into effect.
The federal government also hold the power to make the death penalty mandatory for certain crimes, but has not done so thus far.
Judicial Review -power of the higher court (SCOTUS) to overturn laws and rulings that conflict with the Constitution of the United States
These death penalty cases that end up making it to the SCOTUS are often times overturned
The Supreme Court consists of nine justices that are appointed by the president whom will together will judge whether or not a case should be remanded or whether it should be taken into consideration
The Supreme Court consists of nine justices that are appointed by the president whom will together will judge whether or not a case should be remanded or whether it should be taken into consideration
Separation of Powers-3 branches of government
The Executive branch must apprehend the criminal
and enforce the laws that were created by the Legislative branch.
The judicial branch will then decide if the crime committed is heinous enough to be punishable under the death penalty.
If so decided then the execution will then take place underneath the instruction of the Executive branch.
The judicial branch will then decide if the crime committed is heinous enough to be punishable under the death penalty.
If so decided then the execution will then take place underneath the instruction of the Executive branch.