What is retributive justice primarily concerned with?
Correct answer: A. Imposing a proportionate response to wrongdoing
- A. Imposing a proportionate response to wrongdoing
- B. Distributing public resources equally among citizens
- C. Compensating every person for accidental loss
- D. Promoting economic growth through legal reform
Explanation
Retributive justice focuses on responding to wrongdoing in a manner proportionate to the offender's blame or the seriousness of the offence. It differs from corrective justice, which mainly seeks to repair a wrongful loss or imbalance.
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