Exam 12: Punishment for Crime

__________ is defined as causing a person to experience pain, loss, or suffering because of his or her wrongdoing.

The __________ view of punishment suggests that it should be deserved and should do some good to someone.

__________ justice can be difficult to apply, because it requires us to strike a balance that is hard to quantify.

The __________ approach to punishment considers the consequences of the penalty and what society hopes to achieve.

Write your argument - either for or against) capital punishment. Be sure to explain your reasoning in detail by citing to ethical principles.

The American justice system asserts that people should be punished in proportion to __________.

Victims of crime are often not compensated because they lack __________.

The American system of justice recognizes __________ as a legitimate means of reacting to crime.

Make a pie chart depicting how much the following parties should be served by a punishment: the victim, the offender, society.

Does capital punishment serve the needs of the victim? Does it address societal concerns? How?