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nenivikky

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In Atkins v. Virginia the United State Supreme Court ruled that although capital
  punishment is in principle justified, it is not justified in practice because it is
  administered in a capricious and arbitrary manner.


 
 

a. True
  b. False



Question 2

In Atkins v. Virginia the United States Supreme Court ruled that the mentally
  retarded are not exempt from punishment despite the fact that they have
  diminished capacity.


 
 

a. True
  b. False




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brbarasa

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: False

Answer to Question 2

ANS: True





 

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