is the death penalty a violation of the 8th amendment

all content must be 100% unique. Essay must be in MLA Format and must have 1″ margins and must also be double spaced and also in 12 point font. What you need to answer-
Is the death penalty a violation of the 8th amendment, Support your position. Note: to properly answer this question you must note how the death penalty is applied today compared to how the death penalty has been applied previously in America. Your analysis should include thorough analysis of the evolution of the death penalty as shaped the Supreme Court Decision.
Suggested topics should include(note this list is not exhaustive)
1. Consider what crimes the death penalty applies to today compared to when the bill of rights was passed.
2. Discuss who can be sentenced to death today compared to when the bill of rights was passed.
3. Explain the actual methods by which execution is carried out today compared to when the bill of rights was passed.
In all issues discussed in your paper you must analyze how and why Supreme court decision have changed the death penalty in America.