Retribution
Incapacitation
Deterrence
Cost
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100

What is the main goal of retribution?

  • A. To help a criminal find a job
  • B. To pay someone back for a wrong or criminal act
  • C. To let a criminal go with a warning
  • D. To forgive the person who committed the crime

B. To pay someone back for a wrong or criminal act

100

Why do some people support the death penalty for violent killers?

  • A. It is the cheapest option for the government.
  • B. It is the only 100% certain way to make sure they never harm anyone again.
  • C. It allows the prisoner to eventually return home

B. It is the only 100% certain way to make sure they never harm anyone

100

Q: Why do some people believe the death penalty works as a "warning" to the public?

  • A. It encourages people to move to a different state.
  • B. It uses fear to stop other people from committing similar crimes.
  • C. It provides a way for criminals to make new friends.
  • D. It costs more than life in prison.

B. It uses fear to stop other people from committing similar crimes.

100

Q: According to research, which is more expensive for the government?

  • A. A life sentence in prison
  • B. A standard five-year sentence
  • C. The death penalty (capital punishment)
  • D. Releasing the prisoner on parole

C. The death penalty (capital punishment)

100

How many sides are in Hexagon?

6 sides

200

Most people believe that we need punishments to show that bad choices lead to negative __________.

consequences

200

Research shows that murderers actually have very low rates of "__________," which means they are unlikely to commit another crime once they are released.

recidivism

200

Q: The theory of "rational choice" assumes that people stop and think about the __________ before they decide to commit a crime.

consequences

200

Q: Death penalty cases cost more because they involve legal complexity, such as lengthy trials and mandatory __________.

appeals

200
What sport is Alex doing next year?

Wrestling

300

True or False: The idea of "just deserts" means that the punishment should be a fair match for how serious the crime was.

True

300

True or False: Studies show that a large majority of murderers whose death sentences were changed went on to kill someone else.

False (Studies indicate that less than 1% went on to kill again).

300

Q: True or False: Research and studies prove that the death penalty effectively lowers the number of murders in a state.

False (Studies show that the death penalty doesn't actually seem to lower the number of murders).

300

Q: True or False: A study in Maryland showed that death penalty cases cost significantly less than cases where the person is sentenced to life in prison.

False (Death penalty cases cost $3M versus $1.1M for life sentences).



300

Whats more important the California or the U.S flag?

U.S

400

Which famous saying is the concept of retribution based on?

  • A. "Practice makes perfect"
  • B. "The early bird gets the worm"
  • C. "An eye for an eye"
  • D. "Better safe than sorry"

C. "An eye for an eye"

400

What is the main argument used by people who oppose the death penalty?

  • A. Life in prison protects the public just as well as execution does.
  • B. Prison should be a fun place for everyone.
  • C. All criminals should be released after five years.
  • D. Punishment is not necessary for serious crimes.

A. Life in prison protects the public just as well as execution does

400

Q: Why might the death penalty fail to stop a crime that happens very quickly?

  • A. Because the police are too fast.
  • B. Because "emotional crimes" happen so fast that the person isn't thinking about the punishment.
  • C. Because everyone already knows the law.
  • D. Because the person wants to go to jail.

B. Because "emotional crimes" happen so fast that the person isn't thinking about the punishment.

400

Q: Why do "specialized litigation" costs make the death penalty more expensive?

  • A. Because the prisoners have to pay for their own food.
  • B. Because they require expensive expert witnesses and elite lawyers.
  • C. Because the trials are held in smaller courtrooms.
  • D. Because there are fewer judges involved

B. Because they require expensive expert witnesses and elite lawyers.

400

Why were 50 burpees removed?

Good behavior with sub or Vale finally did her work

500

Retribution is a type of punishment used as _________ for a crime.

vengeance (or revenge)

500

Q: Public opinion is almost split in half, with 49% favoring the death penalty and ____% favoring life in prison as the better punishment.

46

500

The four main reasons people support the death penalty include retribution, incapacitation, cost, and __________.

deterrence


500

Q: When you combine trial costs and housing costs, executions are more __________ on the government's budget than life terms.

 taxing (or expensive)


500

whats the largest vegetable in the world?

Giant Pumpkin (Squash)

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