Capital Punishment Has Served as A(n) ________ Deterrent to Those

question 40

Multiple Choice

Capital punishment has served as a(n) ________ deterrent to those who consider commission of such crimes.This is evidenced by the ________ in the rate of capital crimes when the death penalty is enforced.

• A) excellent; decrease
• B) poor; decrease
• C) excellent; increase
• D) poor; lack of change

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Definitions:

Decrease With Age

The process by which an individual's physical abilities, cognitive functions, or other aspects tend to diminish over time as they get older.

Common Stereotypes

Widely held but oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a particular group of people or things.

Nasty

Unpleasant or offensive; can refer to behavior, conditions, or situations that are harmful, mean-spirited, or very unpleasant.

Advisory Grandparents

Grandparents who play a significant role in providing advice and guidance to their grandchildren and sometimes to their children in parenting matters.