William furman appealed his case, arguing that his amendment rights had been violated. the supreme court ruled that he had been . because of furman v. georgia, some states had to develop clear standards for cases involving.

William Furman appealed his case, arguing that his EIGHTH Amendment rights had been violated.

The Supreme Court ruled that he had been SUBJECT TO CRUEL PUNISHMENT

Because of Furman v. Georgia, some states had to develop clear standards for cases involving the death PENALTY

i believe we're not a republic so that is a hard question