Questions: In 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (in Furman v. Georgia) that the death penalty is unconstitutional, may be applied without limitations according to the laws of each state, is cruel and unusual punishment, is legal if imposed fairly

The answer is D: is legal if imposed fairly.

Explanation for each option:

A. "is unconstitutional" - This is incorrect. The Furman v. Georgia decision did not declare the death penalty itself unconstitutional. Instead, it addressed the arbitrary and inconsistent manner in which it was being applied, which led to a temporary halt in executions.

B. "may be applied without limitations according to the laws of each state" - This is incorrect. The ruling in Furman v. Georgia highlighted the need for a more consistent and fair application of the death penalty, indicating that it could not be applied without limitations.

C. "is cruel and unusual punishment" - This is incorrect. While the decision did address concerns about the arbitrary application of the death penalty, it did not categorically declare the death penalty as cruel and unusual punishment under all circumstances.

D. "is legal if imposed fairly" - This is correct. The Furman v. Georgia decision led to a temporary suspension of the death penalty, with the Court requiring states to reform their death penalty statutes to ensure fair and consistent application, thus making it legal if imposed fairly.