The Term ________ Denotes Society's Efforts to Punish and Treat

question 21

Multiple Choice

The term ________ denotes society's efforts to punish and treat individuals who break the law,and thereby to protect the public.

• A)hulks
• B)privatization
• C)vertical integration
• D)corrections

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Definitions:

Middle Term

The term that appears in both premises of a standard syllogism but not in the conclusion, acting as a link in deductive reasoning.

Major Premise

The first proposition in a syllogism, from which a conclusion is drawn, typically a general statement.

Minor Premise

The second proposition in a syllogism, from which along with the major premise the conclusion is derived.

Categorical Syllogism

A logical argument that derives a conclusion from two statements, asserting or denying something about a category.