In Thompson v. Oklahoma (1988), the Supreme Court:
a. prohibited the execution of people under sixteen.
b. declared that it was constitutional to execute juveniles of any age.
c. declared that only juveniles convicted of serious violent offenses could be executed.
d. declared that juveniles should be rehabilitated instead of executed.
e. none of the above.
Answer: a
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