The Code of Hammurabi Set Out Crimes and Punishments Based

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Code of Hammurabi set out crimes and punishments based on which philosophy?

• A)mens rea
• B)lex talionis
• C)stare decisis
• D)actus rea

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Deductive Sequence

A logical process where conclusions are based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Inductive Sequence

A logical process where specific observations or examples are used to make general conclusions.

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Inductive Sequence

A method of reasoning in which specific observations lead to a general conclusion or principle.