the infliction of unnecessary pain during execution is unconstitutional. Question 7 (1 point) The prosecutor's gatekeeper function implies that if the prosecutor declines to seek the death penalty, the jury may not impose this penalty. if the jury imposes the death penalty, the prosecutor may not appeal the jury's decision. if the prosecutor declines to seek the death penalty, the jury may still impose this penalty. if the jury imposes the death penalty, the prosecutor may appeal the jury's decision. Question 8 (1 point) What role does race play in the application of the death penalty in the United States? Race is a formally recognized factor in the death penalty decision-making process. Race is not a factor in death penalty decision making. The race of the victim appears to influence the decision to seek a death sentence. O The race of the offender does not appear to affect the likelihood of being charged with a death-eligible crime