Use of the death penalty is best described by which philosophy of punishment?

A. Incapacitation
B. Special deterrence
C. Rehabilitation
D. Retribution
E. General deterrence


Answer: D

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A. violent B. property C. status D. domestic

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Al Qaeda is involved in the production of the drug ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. the inclusion of clinicians B. the legal system C. violent crime analysis D. empirical assessment practices

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In the past, ________ had full power to break into the homes of slaves who were suspected of keeping arms, to physically punish those who did not obey their orders, and to arrest runaways

a. Slave patrols b. U.S. marshals c. Sheriffs d. Watch system members

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