The seriousness of crimes is usually measured by:

a. the harm caused by the crime and the blameworthiness of the offender.
b. the harm caused by the crime and the likelihood of rehabilitating the offender.
c. the blameworthiness of the offender and the unpleasantness of the punishment.
d. the harm caused by the crime and the unpleasantness of the punishment.


Answer: a

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