Punishment of criminals that is intended to be an example to the public and to discourage the commission of offenses by others is known as:

a. specific deterrence.
b. specific retribution
c. general deterrence.
d. general rehabilitation.


C

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a. True b. False

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A. a subpoena B. a warrant C. an indictment D. a process

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Who was Francisco Franco? Explain his campaign against Basque national identity

What will be an ideal response?

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