In 1976, the supreme court approved laws imposing the death penalty. the case outlined the following: in a jury trial, the jury would first determine guilt or innocence. thereafter, if it found the defendant guilty, it would then vote separately on punishment. in conjunction, both the jury and the judge in a bench trial were to take into account mitigating, as well as aggravating circumstances. also, the state supreme court would automatically review all death sentences to protect against excessive or disproportionate punishment. which case brought about these reforms?

During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.