Deterrence
What is the idea that capital punishment can prevent people from committing crimes called?
Deterrence
What is incapacitation in the criminal justice system?
It is reducing a person's ability to commit more crimes.
What is one major concern about the death penalty?
The potential for error or mistakes.
How has public opinion on the death penalty changed over time?
It has changed a lot throughout the years.
who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
Why do supporters believe the death penalty discourages murder?
They believe fear of execution makes murder seem irrational.
What do studies show about murderers and recidivism?
Murderers have very low rates of reoffending.
What does "potential for error" mean?
The likelihood or risk that a mistake could happen.
During what time period was support for the death penalty the lowest?
The mid-1960s.
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Formula
What problem did critics find in early deterrence studies?
They had methodological flaws.
What does recidivism mean?
It means committing crimes again after being punished or released.
What are some factors that can lead to errors in capital punishment cases?
Faulty evidence, coerced confessions, and poor legal representation.
What percentage of the public supported the death penalty in 1965?
38 percent.
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Beyoncé
How were the results of early studies described overall?
Inconclusive and contradictory.
What do opponents of the death penalty say protects society just as well as execution?
Life imprisonment without parole.
What organization reported inmates being released because of evidence of innocence?
The Death Penalty Information Center.
In what year did support for the death penalty reach its highest point?
1994.
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Brazil
According to Mocan and Gittings' studies, how many homicides may each execution prevent?
About 5 fewer homicides.
What percentage of death row inmates in 2013 had previous homicide convictions?
About 9 percent.
How many death row inmates were released with evidence of innocence between 1973 and October 11, 2017?
160 inmates.
What happened to public support for the death penalty by 2013?
It dropped from 80 percent to 50 percent.
which is the smallest U.S. state
Rhode island