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Which is the best description of a scorched earth policy? the burning of fields in preparation for planting the destruction of an opponent’s resources the mobilization of a nation’s resources in war the effort to switch from farming to manufacturing

Word does jefferson use in opening of the second paragraph that means "obvious? "

Isimply conclude that the eighth . . amendment . . cannot tolerate [giving out] a sentence of death under legal systems that permit this unique penalty to be so wantonly and so freakishly imposed.according to justice smith, the death penalty is a fair penalty that is used justly. is a sentence that can be applied without standards. is not clearly and consistently imposed. is protected by the eighth amendment.