Which of the Following Statements Is/are True Regarding the Death

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the death penalty in Canada?

• A) A 1998 opinion poll indicated that the majority of Canadians are in favour of reinstating the death penalty for murder.
• B) Research suggests that the death penalty should not be reinstated if the purpose of it is to reduce crime.
• C) The murder rate in Canada has generally declined since the death penalty was abolished.
• D) It is rare for convicted murderers in Canada to commit another murder upon release from prison.
• E) all of the above

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