sentence: In 1910, in Weems v. United States, the Supreme Court admitted that “what constitutes a cruel and unusual punishment has not been exactly decided.” citation The Supreme Court began using the "evolving standards of decency" test.
modified: In 1910, in Weems v. United States, the Supreme Court admitted that “what constitutes a cruel and unusual punishment has not been exactly decided.” citation The Supreme Court began using the "evolving standards of decency" test.