Define criminal punishment.

What will be an ideal response?


Criminal punishment is a way of punishing a person for committing some offense against society. Criminal punishment has two purposes – to seek revenge for the wrong act committed and to serve as a deterrent to future crimes.

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A debtor acts in blind faith when he or she conceals or misrepresents assets, income, or expenses; intends to avoid paying a large debt to a creditor; or spends lavishly without regard for how to pay the bills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is the result of an action in equity?

a. A judgment b. A decree c. A decision d. A declaration

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The discharge of debt has been referred to as a "statutory injunction." How ironclad is this "injunction" against the creditors and is there ever an exception? Does the debtor have any recourse if a creditor tries to collect a debt that has been discharged?

What will be an ideal response?

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When a government assumes sole authority to regulate, all other regulations or laws are:

A) vetoed B) preempted C) perfected D) codified

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