According to Supporters of Deterrence, Which of the Following Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to supporters of deterrence, which of the following are effective deterrents?

• A)incarceration without recreation or rehabilitation
• B)alternatives to incarceration such as community service
• C) severity, certainty, and promptness
• D) execution without stays or delays

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