Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Empirical Evidence

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the empirical evidence of a deterrent effect from the death penalty?

• A) Studies show a substantial general deterrent effect .
• B) Studies show a substantial specific deterrent effect.
• C) Studies show that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent.
• D) The death penalty is not effective as we practice it today. However, returning to past execution practices would have a deterrent effect.

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