Roper Vs. Simmons Assessment
- 1.
What is the name of the Supreme Court Case?
- A.
Simon vs. Roger
- B.
Roper vs. Simmons
- C.
Simone vs. Rodney
- D.
Samba vs. Rhode Island
Correct Answer
B. Roper vs. SimmonsExplanation
Roper vs. Simmons is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the given format of "vs." followed by two surnames. The other options do not fit this format and therefore cannot be the name of the Supreme Court case.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How old was Christopher Simmons when he murdered Mrs. Crook?
- A.
17
- B.
23
- C.
12
- D.
21
Correct Answer
A. 17Explanation
Christopher Simmons was 17 years old when he murdered Mrs. Crook.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was Shirley Crook when she passed away?
- A.
82
- B.
67
- C.
56
- D.
46
Correct Answer
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- 4.
The boy who committed the murder (Simmons) was a teenager, and he was going to be put to the death penalty, but than was sentenced to life in prison.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. It states that the boy who committed the murder, Simmons, was a teenager and initially faced the death penalty but was later sentenced to life in prison. This implies that Simmons was found guilty of the crime and his punishment was changed from death penalty to life imprisonment.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The murder was in 1993 but it was reevaluated in 2005.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement implies that the murder case occurred in 1993, and then it was reevaluated in 2005. This suggests that there was a review or reassessment of the murder case after 12 years. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct, indicating that the statement is accurate.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Was Christopher Simmon's childhood really good?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The question asks if Christopher Simmon's childhood was really good. The correct answer is false, indicating that his childhood was not good.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Christopher Simmons didn't admit to murdering Shirley Crook.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Christopher Simmons didn't admit to murdering Shirley Crook" implies that Christopher Simmons did not confess to the crime. Therefore, the correct answer is False, indicating that he did not admit to the murder.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When did the United States Supreme Court rule that the death penalty for those who had committed their crimes at under 18 years of age was cruel and unusual punishment?
- A.
February 32, 1921
- B.
August 8, 2000
- C.
March 1, 2005
- D.
December 12, 2005
Correct Answer
C. March 1, 2005Explanation
On March 1, 2005, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty for individuals who had committed their crimes under the age of 18 was cruel and unusual punishment. This decision was based on the principle that it is unconstitutional to impose such a severe punishment on juvenile offenders due to their immaturity and capacity for rehabilitation. The Court's ruling in this case established a precedent that recognized the importance of considering an offender's age and developmental factors in determining appropriate punishment.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Christopher Simmons had a criminal history before the murder.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There is no information given in the statement about Christopher Simmons having a criminal history before the murder. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the first reason why the Supreme Court said the case was prohibited?
- A.
You can't execute a minor..
- B.
You could not execute a guy with blonde hair..
- C.
You can't execute a human being..
- D.
You could not execute the mentally ill..
Correct Answer
D. You could not execute the mentally ill..Explanation
The Supreme Court stated that the case was prohibited because executing mentally ill individuals was deemed unconstitutional. This means that it is against the law to carry out the death penalty on individuals who suffer from mental illnesses.Rate this question:
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