Which of the following best describes what happens if the supreme court refuses to review a case? a. the decision must be sent to congress to determine whether the defendant may receive a retrial. b. the defendant may be granted a retrial in a district court. c. the defendant may appeal to another circuit court for review. d. the decision of the lower appellate court stands.

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.