Death penalty
Discuss the US Supreme Court’s decision in Gregg v. Georgia (1976)? Describe the bifurcated trial process. Discuss the US Supreme Court’s opinion in Roper v. Simmons (2005)? What were some of the explanations given by the Court as to why it overruled its previous decision (Stanford v. Kentucky (1989)) relating to the use of capital punishment on juveniles in Roper v. Simmons? Do you agree with the US Supreme Court’s decisions in Gregg v. Georgia and Roper v. Simmons? Why or why not?