What does the preamble to the U. S. Constitution state is one of the purposes of the U. S. government? Join and unite into a community.

Have a right to act and conclude the rest.

Be subject to the political power of another.

Promote the general welfare.

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.