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Is the death penalty common?
The death penalty is legal in 27 US states, but only 19 actively carry out executions. Its use has declined significantly since the 1990s, with many states abolishing it or imposing moratoriums. Internationally, most developed nations have abolished capital punishment, making the US an outlier.
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