The Issue of Forgiving a Criminal (For Example, Commuting a Death

question 17

Multiple Choice

The issue of forgiving a criminal (for example, commuting a death sentence to life in prison) forces us to confront a contradiction between mercy (giving someone a break) and

• A) justice (giving someone what he deserves).
• B) utility (giving someone what will make him happy).
• C) love (giving someone unconditional acceptance).
• D) fallibility (the tendency to err).

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Definitions:

Hook

In a biological context, can refer to a curved or angular part of an organ or structure which may serve for attachment or for the handling of materials.

Phagocytized

The process by which cells, typically immune cells, engulf and digest foreign particles, bacteria, or other matter.

Capsule

The portion of the moss sporophyte that contains spores. A simple, dry, dehiscent fruit that develops from two or more fused carpels and opens along many sutures or pores to release seeds. A gelatinous coat that surrounds some bacteria.

Ameboid Motion

A form of cellular movement achieved through the protrusion of cytoplasm of the cell.