Which of the following statements can most accurately be described as normative?
a) Texas is one of 38 states that has the death penalty.
b) People who commit murder deserve the death penalty.
c) Texas has executed more people than any other state.
d) The death penalty is expensive to carry out because of the cost of trials and appeals.
e) Public opinion in Texas strongly supports the death penalty.
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. a division of labor that efficiently arranges efforts b. a public that continues to want illegal goods and services c. their ability to corrupt law enforcement through payoffs to ensure operations d. All of the above e. None of the above
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