Which Supreme Court case held that the imposition of the death penalty on a mentally retarded defendant is a violation of the Eighth Amendment?

a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Coker v. Georgia
c. Furman v. Georgia
d. Penry v. Lynaugh


a. Atkins v. Virginia

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A) theft misdemeanor. B) forgery. C) issuance of bad check. D) no offense yet.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following are common effects of fatigue in police officers?

What will be an ideal response?

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If the Supreme Court has not ruled on a procedural issue, the lower courts are free to interpret the constitution as they see fit

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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