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Mr. Wonderful

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Jerry was 19 when he was sentenced to die. His lawyers made the argument that he was too young to be sentenced to die. Which case decided that individuals who are 18 and older can be sentenced to die?
 
  a. Atkins v. Virginia
  b. Roper v. Simmons
  c. Thompson v. Oklahoma
  d. Witherspoon v. Illinois

Question 2

Jerry's lawyers have always contended that he was mentally ill and suffered from schizophrenia. While in prison, he was on medication to control his symptoms of schizophrenia. His lawyers filed a last-minute appeal that he should not be executed because he is on medication. What case ruled on the morality of treating a person's mental illness so that they can be executed?
 
  a. Ford v. Wainwright
  b. Furman v. Georgia
  c. Atkins v. Virginia
  d. The Supreme Court has not directly addressed this issue.


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bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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