Specific Deterrence Refers to the Preventive Effect of the Threat

question 10

True/False

Specific deterrence refers to the preventive effect of the threat of punishment on the general population.

---

Definitions:

British Loyalists

Were colonists in America who remained loyal to the British throne during the American Revolutionary War.

Cherokee

The Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the southeastern United States, now primarily in Oklahoma and North Carolina, known for their rich culture, language, and forced relocation events like the Trail of Tears.

Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au, gold is a precious metal known for its use in jewelry, currency, and various industrial applications due to its conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

Worcester V. Georgia

A U.S. Supreme Court case in 1832 that held that Native American nations were distinct communities with the right to maintain lands independent of state laws.