Most offenders convicted of a criminal offense are assessed a ______ as a punishment for committing the offense.

a. incarceration
b. incapacitation
c. death
d. fine


d. fine

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a. True b. False

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a. True b. False

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A) Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act B) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act C) Immigration and Naturalization Act D) Homeland Security Act

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