Which statement is consistent with the research on capital punishment?

A. Capital punishment has no deterrent effect on committing murder.
B. States with the death penalty have murder rates significantly lower than states without the death penalty.
C. The death penalty is most effective when applied to non-violent offenders.
D. Capital punishment has been found to prevent crime in all countries except the United States.


Answer: A

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