Use of the Death Penalty Is Best Described by Which

question 64

Multiple Choice

Use of the death penalty is best described by which philosophy of punishment?

• A) incapacitation
• B) special deterrence
• C) rehabilitation
• D) retribution
• E) general deterrence

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