Why are individuals with intellectual disabilities not allowed to be sentenced to death? Choose the best answer.
A: Roper v. Simmons found this sentencing to be unconstitutional
B: Individuals with intellectual disabilities are only allowed to be sentenced to death for homicide
C: It is considered cruel and unusual, because by the nature of their diagnosis, these individuals have a lessened ability to understand the severity of their crimes
D: They are not over the age of 18, so they cannot understand the severity of their crimes