The Supreme Court case __________ held that it is unconstitutional to execute defendants with mental retardation.

a. Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
b. Furman v. Georgia (1972)
c. Roper v. Simmons (2005)
d. Trop v. Dulles (1958)


a. Atkins v. Virginia (2002)

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