An offender murders three people and is sentenced to die in the electric chair as just punishment for his acts. This is an example of which purpose of punishment?

A) Deterrence
B) Incapacitation
C) Restitution
D) Retribution


D) Retribution

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Which crime would likely be included in both the UCR and the NIBRS?

a. rape of a male that occurred in 2008 and was reported to police b. rape of a male in 2010 that was not reported to police c. rape of a male student in 2008 d. rape of a male that occurred in 2015 and was cleared

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Which of the following is an example of a Boolean operator search that uses terms?

a. “police” and “impersonation” b. “police impersonation” c. *police* and *impersonation* d. police, impersonation

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Jihadi martyrs who carry out suicide bombing attacks against Israel believe that they are:

a. going to paradise b. will meet the prophets c. will destroy Israel d. a and b are correct

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Today, we continue to place persons who are arrested in ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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