Which Landmark Case Effectively Ended the Execution of Those Whocommitted

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which landmark case effectively ended the execution of those whocommitted capital crimes as juveniles? ​

• A)Atkins v. Virginia
• B)Furman v. Georgia
• C)Gregg v. Georgia
• D)Roper v. Simmons

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares sovereignty with the constituent states or provinces and possesses certain powers delegated to it by a constitution.

State Governments

The governing bodies of individual states within a federal system, responsible for local legislation and administration.

McCulloch v. Maryland

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1819 that established the principles of federal supremacy and implied powers of the federal government.

Supremacy Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal law takes precedence over state law.