The Supreme Court in June 2002 held it unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded in a case in which the defendant had an IQ of 59. The Court left it to the states to determine the meaning of mentally retarded. Discuss what you think will be required of the states in making the determination of mental retardation.

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The Answer of The Supreme Court in June 2002 held it unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded in a case in which the defendant had an IQ of 59. The Court left it to the states to determine the meaning of mentally retarded. Discuss what you think will be required of the states in making the determination of mental retardation.

The Supreme Court in June 2002 Held It Unconstitutional to Execute