In the case of Stanford v. Kentucky, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ________.

A. the execution of a juvenile who is 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense does not violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment
B. execution for rape is unconstitutional
C. the execution of a juvenile is unconstitutional
D. the execution of a juvenile who is 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense does not violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment


Answer: D

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