Author Question: In paragraph 7, what point does the example of the state of Florida illustrate? a. that adults in ... (Read 114 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In paragraph 7, what point does the example of the state of Florida illustrate?

a. that adults in Florida are more violent than in other states
b. that certain states apply harsher penalties than other states when sentencing juveniles
c. that Florida has the right idea about how to sentence juvenile offenders appropriately
d. that juveniles in Florida are more violent than in other states

Question 2

According to Mauer, which is not a way that a life-without-parole sentence for a juvenile offender constitutes
cruel and unusual punishment?

a. The severity of the punishment is inappropriate for non-homicide offenses.
b. It results from automatically transferring certain juvenile cases to adult court.
c. It fails to consider a child's potential for rehabilitation.
d. It denies children access to age-appropriate health care while in prison.

xthemafja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b. that certain states apply harsher penalties than other states when sentencing juveniles

Answer to Question 2

d. It denies children access to age-appropriate health care while in prison.