Which of the following statements best illustrates the idea of punishment as a deterrent?

A. If we can identify the reason an offender committed a crime, we can address it and modify the offender’s behavior.
B. Punishment should be commensurate with both the crime and the offender’s moral blameworthiness and prior criminal record.
C. An offender should be punished so that others will not commit the same crime.
D. The offender should be removed from society to protect the community from further criminal activity.


C. An offender should be punished so that others will not commit the same crime.

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Which is an effect of the War on Drugs?

a. Increased incarceration rates for women of color b. Increased arrest rates for women in general c. Breakup of families d. Women sentenced for conspiracy e. All of the above

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A retail store suffered massive damage from a fire suspected to be arson. Describe the typical arsonist involved in fires such as this one?

A. White male, around 17 years of age, from an unstable home motivated by revenge. B. White male, 22-35 years old, with a blue collar job, motivated by pyromania. C. Any race, male, 35-55 years old, highly intelligent, motivated by profit. D. All of the above are the typical arsonists.

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Name the findings of the four blue-ribbon reports conducted in the 1960s and 1970s to improve American policing standards. How did this affect police selection?

What will be an ideal response?

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An uninsured motor vehicle is a vehicle that is not insured with liability insurance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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