Roper v. Simmons. 543 U.S. 551 (2005)

1. Use your text and the internet to research the case of Roper v. Simmons. 543 U.S. 551 (2005). In a narrative format of 500 or more words, outline the case. Give the facts, issue, and court holding.

 

2. Case Analysis
What was the standard for the death penalty for juveniles in Tennessee? Research and report the last time a convicted juvenile was executed in Tennessee. 250 or more words.

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Case Analysis

What are Tennessee’s standards for transferring a juvenile to adult court for trial? 250 or more words

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Executive Decisions
If you were a justice on the Supreme Court, in Roper v. Simmons, would you have voted with the majority or dissent? Give your rationale.