Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Argument

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the argument that habitual sentencing laws deter offenders?

• A)Severe punishment will deter future offending.
• B)The certainty of punishment is the most important element.
• C)Rational individuals should be able to weight the benefits of repeat offending against the costs.
• D)Mentally ill offenders lack the capacity to make rational decisions.

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Definitions:

Cephalopods

A class of mollusks, including octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, known for their complex behaviors and advanced nervous systems.

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina to produce clear images.

Retina

Innermost layer of the vertebrate eyeball, containing the photoreceptors—rod cells and cone cells.

Arthropods

are invertebrates with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.