Question

in the united states, the administration of the death penalty is determined by
the thirteenth amendment
by the presiding judge
by the federal government
by the states

Explanation:

In the U.S., death penalty administration falls under state authority, as states have primary control over most criminal justice matters including capital punishment rules and implementation. The 13th Amendment addresses slavery/involuntary servitude, a presiding judge does not set the framework for its administration, and the federal government only handles federal capital cases, not the general administration across the country.

Answer:

by the states