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In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the U.S. Supreme Court held that it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute mentally-retarded individuals.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Wiener and his colleagues (2004) found that modifying the sentencing instructions (e.g., simplifying the language) in a capital murder trial simulation helped jurors make decisions in this type of case.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

True



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