The rationalization for having capital punishment is that_______________?
Correct answer: B. it acts as a deterrent
- A. it prevents capital crime
- B. it acts as a deterrent
- C. societies need to threaten prospective criminals
- D. it protects the Biblical commandment against killing
Explanation
The principal justification offered for capital punishment is deterrence, meaning the threat of execution is expected to discourage serious crimes. It is not possible to claim that it prevents all capital crime.
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