Over the 50-year period between 1936 and 1986, public opinion data on the death penalty found support for the death penalty close to what level

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."

the answer is "focused on"

lol gave an answer 1 week that's the answer for those who need it in the future xd

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed