Lawyers
Lawyers have a large stake in capital punishment. They must understand the given circumstance and have an understanding of all laws abiding to the death penalty. This gives them the ability to deal with the situation their in whether representing the defendant or prosecuting. They are also compensated adequately for their involvement in a capital case
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Politicians
Politicians have a large stake in capital punishment because they possess the means to invoke change. They are able to promote the death penalty or campaign to abolish it. This also plays a role in public relations. Their stance on capital punishment can have influence of their elections in positive and negative ways.
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Judges
Judges ultimately make the decision whether or not to sentence someone to death. They have the largest stake in capital punishment because they physically can control the outcome of a capital case. Also the Supreme Court has the ability to review capital punishments role in the penal system and can decide if they want to abolish it.
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