Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Death

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the death penalty may not be a good deterrent to criminal behavior?

• A)capital punishment is cost effective
• B)murder is often committed in a rage
• C)murder is normally well planned
• D)mistakes are infrequent
• E)none of these choices

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