What are the facts of the case? What is the key constitutional issue presented? Do you agree or disagree with Angel Raich's postion?
Review the amendments to the U.S. Constitution on pages 63 to 65 and then reflect on and write your response to the following three questions for submission.
1) Which Amendment has had the most impact throughout history in your opinion? Explain why.
2) Which Amendment do you feel has generated the most controversy? Give reasons for your opinion.
3) There has been controversy over the years in regards to the death penalty and the no cruel and unusual punishment clause of the Eighth Amendment. Reflect on this and state your opinion as to the constitutionality of the death penalty. In your opinion, does it make a difference as to whether it is by lethal injection, firing squad, or by electric chair? Why?