A Punishment Must Be _____ in Order to Serve as Effective

question 79

Multiple Choice

A punishment must be _____ in order to serve as effective deterrence.

• A) swift
• B) certain
• C) severe
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Adjusted Gross Income

A measure of income calculated from your gross income and allows specific deductions, impacting tax liability.

Medical Care Insurance Premiums

The costs paid for insurance policies that cover medical and surgical expenses; these premiums are often deductible on individual tax returns if certain criteria are met.

Medical Expenses

Costs related to healthcare, including treatments, surgeries, and preventive services, which may be deductible under certain tax conditions.

Itemized Deductions

Specific expenses that taxpayers can claim to reduce their taxable income, as opposed to taking the standard deduction.