Crime And Punishment Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Sin
A
Act against God
2
Q
Crime
A
Act against the law
3
Q
Judgement
A
Act of judgement on people’s actions
4
Q
Law
A
Rules made by parliament and enforced by the courts
5
Q
Capital punishment
A
The death penalty for crime
6
Q
Deterrence
A
Punishments should put people of committing crimes
7
Q
Rehabilitation
A
Restore to normal life
8
Q
Retribution
A
The idea that punishments should make criminals pay for their actions
9
Q
Reform
A
Punishments should try to change criminals so they don’t commit crimes again
10
Q
Addiction
A
A recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of the effects
11
Q
Responsibility
A
Being responsible for your actions
