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How Do Certainty, Severity, and Speed of Punishment Impact General

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How do certainty, severity, and speed of punishment impact general deterrence? How does the criminal justice system support or hamper these general deterrence factors?


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Human Rights

Basic rights and freedoms that are believed to belong justifiably to every person, often protected by law.

Bush Doctrine

A foreign policy principle advocated by President George W. Bush, emphasizing preemptive military action against perceived threats to US security.

Preemptive War

A war initiated with the intention of preventing another party from acquiring the capability to pose a serious threat.

United Nations

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.

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