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Practice scenarios

25 exercises based on constitutional text and court decisions. Apply a rule, compare two situations, or identify the fact that matters.

Practice for The Eighth Amendment · 2 exercises

Bail, fines, and punishmentScenario 1 of 2

Eighth Amendment · Identify the key fact

A defendant committed murder at 17 and is now 20 at sentencing. The prosecution seeks the death penalty.

Which age matters for the categorical rule in Roper?

Progress lasts for this session only. Examples simplify the law for teaching; the outcome of a real case depends on its facts and the applicable law.