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question 62

Multiple Choice

What has been the U.S. Supreme Court's rationale in prohibiting the imposition of mandatory life sentences without possibility of parole for juvenile offenders?

• A) The sentence is cruel and unusual in that it separates the child from his family forever.
• B) The sentence does not take into account biological harm already done to the juvenile.
• C) The sentence is cruel and unusual in that no other country treats youthful offenders in such a harsh manner.
• D) The sentence doesn't take into account that criminal tendencies may be outgrown.

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