1. the case of furman v. georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of a. excessive bail. b. the right to counsel. c. the right to a speedy trial. d. cruel and unusual punishment. 2. the impact of furman v. georgia (1972) was that states had to a. promise to use the death penalty only with approval from the supreme court. b. throw out the old miranda warning and write a new one. c. agree to throw out all state laws regarding crime and impose national standards. d. create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.