In Which Case Was the U

question 32

Multiple Choice

In which case was the U.S. Supreme Court concerned with the execution of mentally handicapped criminals? ​

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

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