Which of the Following Was a Ruling of the U

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Graham v. Florida (2010) ?

• A) Retribution and deterrence can be applied to juvenile wrongdoers because they can fully comprehend the consequences of their actions.
• B) A juvenile can be tried in an adult court for a crime that had already been adjudicated in juvenile court.
• C) The basic procedural safeguards granted to adult offenders cannot be granted to juveniles facing a loss of liberty.
• D) Juveniles who commit crimes that do not involve murder may not be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels that is controlled involuntarily, enabling functions such as regulating blood flow and moving food through the digestive system.

Dense Bodies

Cytoplasmic structures associated with smooth muscle fibers that anchor actin filaments, aiding in muscle contraction.

Homeostasis

The process by which a living organism or cell maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Shiver

An involuntary response to cold or fear, producing rapid, rhythmic muscle contractions to generate heat.