The Purpose of the Death Penalty Is Seen as Deterrence

question 16

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the death penalty is seen as deterrence. However, many studies in the United States, as well as in other countries, have found _____ evidence to support the idea that capital punishment decreases the murder rate.

• A) some
• B) convincing
• C) no clear
• D) a great deal of

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