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a. What happened in this case? Why was Atkins given the death penalty?

b. Based on the opinions, what are the strongest arguments for upholding the state Supreme Court decision? For reversing it?

c. How should this case be decided? Explain.

d. Assume the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn the Virginia Supreme Court decision. Now assume the Court is presented with a case where a 15-year-old is convicted and sentenced to death in a state that allows such sentences for juveniles. If that case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, how might the justices analyze it?

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