exam 1 court cases

Question 1

Gregg v Georgia

Answer 1

death penalty for murder is not cruel and unusual punishment by the 8th and 4th amendments

Question 2

Furman v Georgia

Answer 2

Georgia’s death penalty statute was in violation of the 8th amendments ban against cruel and unusual punishment

Question 3

Roper v Simmons

Answer 3

Roper: execution of crimes committed before turning 18 is unconstitutional and against the 8th amendment

Question 4

Atkins v Georgia

Answer 4

execution of offenders w/ mental retardation is cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment