In the case of Atkins v. Virginia, the Supreme Court held that
A) it is unconstitutional to execute mentally retarded defendants.
B) electrocution as a method of execution is not unconstitutional.
C) the infliction of unnecessary pain during execution is unconstitutional.
D) it is unconstitutional to impose a death sentence on juveniles.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. to make available a continuum of sanctions scaled on one or more sanctioning goals b. to incarcerate the offender in order to display punishment c. to rehabilitate the offender upon completing a prolonged sentence d. to make available job opportunities for the offender after serving a prison sentence
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The ______ is/are the foundation of American criminal law.
a. state criminal code b. federal criminal code c. international treaties d. English common law