Which Supreme Court Decision Disallowed the Execution of Juveniles Under

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which Supreme Court decision disallowed the execution of juveniles under the age of 18 who committed a capital crime?

• A) Atkins v. Virginia
• B) Roper v. Simmons
• C) Thompson v. Oklahoma
• D) Witherspoon v. Illinois

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