The Penalties That Are Assigned to Different Crimes by Law

question 85

Multiple Choice

The penalties that are assigned to different crimes by law are best characterized as a dimension of:

• A) public opinion
• B) crime seriousness
• C) retribution
• D) cultural tastes

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Definitions:

Fetus

A stage in human development inside the womb from the end of the embryonic stage or the ninth week after fertilization until birth.

Germinal Stage

The Germinal Stage is the initial phase of prenatal development, occurring in the first two weeks post-conception, where the zygote divides and implants in the uterine wall.

Prenatal Development

The progression from fertilization to delivery involving the increase and maturation within the uterus.

Umbilical Cord

A tube-like structure that connects an unborn baby to the placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.