In Which Case Did the Supreme Court Rule That Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that is was unconstitutional to execute a mentally retarded person?

• A)Stanford v.Kentucky
• B)Atkins v.Virginia
• C)Savage v.McAninch
• D)Roper v.Simmons

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Definitions:

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, where earnings are not equally distributed among individuals or groups.

Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable income of the taxpayer increases, aiming at a more equitable distribution of wealth.

After-Tax Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation that shows the distribution of income or wealth within an economy after accounting for taxes.

Before-Tax Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation that shows the distribution of income or wealth among individuals or households before taxes are applied.