Members of the Public See Punishments Meted Out and They

question 42

Multiple Choice

Members of the public see punishments meted out and they decide not to commit crime out of a fear of being punished, themselves. This is known as:

• A) Retribution
• B) Expiation
• C) Specific deterrence
• D) General deterrence

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Definitions:

Reconstruction

The period following the Civil War (1865-1877) during which the United States made efforts to reintegrate Southern states into the Union and redefine the legal status of African Americans.

Carpetbaggers

A term used derogatorily for Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War, seeking personal gain or to assist in Reconstruction efforts.

Scalawags

A term used during the Reconstruction era in American history to describe Southern whites who supported Reconstruction and the Republican Party.

State-Supported Schools

Educational institutions that receive funding and support from the government, making education accessible to a larger section of the population.