Historical Tradition Changes: New Policy on the Death Penalty for Minors

Historical Tradition Changes: New Policy on the Death Penalty for Minors Order Description Read the following article in the Kaplan Library. (2009). Roper, Superintendent, Potosi Correctional Center v. Simmons: certiorari to the Supreme Court of Missouri. Supreme Court Cases: The Twenty-first Century (2000 - Present), 1–5. After you have read the article, write a 3–5 page summary of the article addressing the questions below: • In Roper v. Simmons, what was basis of the U.S. Supreme Courts’ opinion? • What was the dissenting opinion? • What policy and treatment implications can you envision as a result of this decision? • Do you believe that juveniles should be put to death? Why, or why not? Use appropriate APA citations and other research to support your claims.