exam 1 court cases Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Gregg v Georgia
A
death penalty for murder is not cruel and unusual punishment by the 8th and 4th amendments
2
Q
Furman v Georgia
A
Georgia’s death penalty statute was in violation of the 8th amendments ban against cruel and unusual punishment
3
Q
Roper v Simmons
A
Roper: execution of crimes committed before turning 18 is unconstitutional and against the 8th amendment
4
Q
Atkins v Georgia
A
execution of offenders w/ mental retardation is cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment
