Vocabulary Chapter 12

Question 1

Benefit of Clergy

Answer 1

In the past individuals who were convicted of a crime were allowed to either be supervised by the Church or join the clergy instead of being incarcerated or given the death penalty.

Question 2

Deterrence

Answer 2

Method preventing individuals from committing crime.

Question 3

Life without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP)

Answer 3

Sentence give to individuals in some states that while preventing them from giving the death penalty forces them to remain behind bars for the rest of their lives.

Question 4

Retribution

Answer 4

Harsh response by victim, their family, friends and/or the community to a person who is suspected of or has been convicted of a crime.