Describe the case that eliminated the death penalty for juveniles and include the Court’s reasoning.

What will be an ideal response?


The death penalty for juveniles was ruled unconstitutional in Roper v. Simmons
(2005). See the textbook for a complete discussion of this case.

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What does the term "macro" level refer to in criminology?

a. A theory that contains another theory inside it b. The best ideas or concepts c. The community or societal levels d. That level which dominates other levels

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What are the various social process perspectives discussed in this chapter? Describe each

What will be an ideal response?

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In the third categorical imperative the emphasis is that when we act morally we fully choose our own moral decisions as:

a. Justified individuals b. Autonomous moral agents c. Thinking beings d. Justified moral agents

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The prosecutor is the one who charges criminal suspects in the name of:

A) Personal belief B) His or her law office C) Public opinion D) The government

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