The Death Penalty in “American Society” Arguments for and against the death penalty

 History of the death penalty in the United States of America
Capital punishment or the death penalty is the infliction of death on a person as a form of punishment. Capital punishment has been used in almost all societies since ancient times. Different societies and or states inflict the death penalty for various offenses. The offenses that cause one to be convicted and punished with death vary from society to society and from state to state.

Capital punishment or the death penalty is currently legally binding in 37 of the 50 states that constitute the United States of America. It is also accepted by the military as well as the federal government. Surprisingly the federal government has executed less than five people since the year 1963. However, the majority of the executions are carried out by the constituent states. The federal government restricts the execution of persons below the age of 18 years. The state of Texas has executed more people than any other state in us history after the resumption of the death penalty in 1976.

Arguments for and against the death penalty
Capital punishment or the death penalty is controversial almost in all countries. The debate has involved various government departments or personalities, prominent individuals as well as different organizations. The arguments for or against the death penalty are either based on religion, morals, emotional grounds as well as practical concerns.