Suppose that a state wants to apply the death penalty to juveniles who have been found guilty of first-degree murder. This has already been determined to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, but could the state do it anyway? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Examples should indicate that no, states cannot override or ignore a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, and this decision becomes the “Supreme Law of the Land” under the Supremacy Clause.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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