In the Twentieth Century, _____________ State Constitutional Conventions Were Held

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the twentieth century, _____________ state constitutional conventions were held.

• A)587
• B)4
• C)298
• D)63
• E)144

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Definitions:

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.

Moral Issue

A situation or topic that involves questions of right and wrong behavior, ethics, and values.

US Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and holding the ultimate judicial authority in interpreting and applying federal law and the US Constitution.

Roper V. Simmons

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case ruling in 2005 that declared the execution of individuals who were under 18 years of age at the time of their crime unconstitutional.