Which of these is a likely reason that the Supreme Court has set clear guidelines related to juveniles and death sentences but has not set clear guidelines related to the mentally ill and death sentences?
A. Age is verifiable, but the definition of sanity varies depending on the jurisdiction.
B. The age of adulthood depends on the jurisdiction, but the definition of sanity is verifiable.
C. Death sentences for mentally ill defendants are so rare that the Supreme Court has yet to rule on one.
D. Death sentences for mentally ill defendants are so common that the Supreme Court has given various rulings, making clear guidelines impossible.
A. Age is verifiable, but the definition of sanity varies depending on the jurisdiction.
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