A Retributivist Would Uphold a Just Punishment for Certain Crimes

question 19

True/False

A retributivist would uphold a just punishment for certain crimes even if the imposition of this punishment did not deter anyone from committing such crimes.

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Definitions:

Forced Abortions

Abortions that are carried out without the consent of the pregnant individual, often under coercion or as a matter of policy.

One-Child Policy

A population control policy of China, implemented from 1979 to 2015, which limited many families to only one child in an effort to curb rapid population growth.

Urban Areas

Densely populated regions characterized by significant human settlement and infrastructure, such as cities and towns, where economic, cultural, and social activities are concentrated.

North American Population

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