Case Summary

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

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Case Analysis

What was the standard for the death penalty for juveniles in your state? Research and report the last time a convicted juvenile was executed in your state.

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Case Analysis

What are your state’s standards for transferring a juvenile to adult court for trial?

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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.