Section 4: Crime and Punishment

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Addiction
A recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of its bad effects
1 of 10
Capital Punishment
The death penalty for a crime or offence
2 of 10
Crime
An act against the law
3 of 10
Deterrence
The idea that if punishments are severe enough, people will be frightened of committing crimes
4 of 10
Justice
Due allocation of reward and punishment, the maintenance of what is right
5 of 10
Law
Rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts
6 of 10
Reform
The idea that people who commit crimes need to be shown why it is wrong and helped to lead crime free lives
7 of 10
Rehabilitation
Restore to normal life
8 of 10
Responsibility
Being responsible for one's actions
9 of 10
Retribution
The idea that criminals should pay for their crimes
10 of 10

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Card 2

Front

Capital Punishment

Back

The death penalty for a crime or offence

Card 3

Front

Crime

Back

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Card 4

Front

Deterrence

Back

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Card 5

Front

Justice

Back

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