Which rationale for punishment is not acceptable to utilitarians?

a. Retribution
b. Incapacitation
c. Deterrence
d. All of the above are acceptable to utilitarians


a. Retribution

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The cross-sectional research design is AB concerning history because this type of design is done at one point in time.

a. true b. false

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Biological explanations of criminal behavior are based on the concept of biological ________, the idea that criminals are born, rather than made.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What distinct advantages and challenges does the elderly person in prison present? Should we continue to incarcerate people past a certain age? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Prior to beginning the invasion, the Bush Administration presented justification to the United Nations, and also attempted to resolve the nuclear weapon issue by working with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The United Nations issued numerous sanctions against Iraq. Seeking approval and cooperation from these international bodies before beginning the invasion is consistent with:

a. positivist law. b. natural law. c. the principle of double effect. d. the "front page" test.

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