In considering public policy about punishment, a utilitarian would argue that punishment is justified if what two conditions exist?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Pain and suffering to those who are punished is outweighed by the benefits of punishment; and those benefits cannot be achieved with less suffering or at a lower cost to those who are being punished
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a. True b. False
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a. Marijuana b. Mescaline c. PCP d. LSD
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a. Motor vehicle theft b. Burglary c. Arson d. Larceny
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a. one in thirty c. one in ten b. one in twenty d. one in five