Exam 4 Chapter 20 Flashcards
1
Q
What state has the most executions?
A
Texas
2
Q
Arguments for death penalty
A
Moral judgements (they deserve it), incapacitation (person can never hurt the public), utilitarian arguments, Economic some argue that is is less expensive than life in prison
3
Q
Arguments against death penalty
A
It’s immoral, possibility of mistakes, it’s more expensive due to trail costs, appeals, time to execution
4
Q
What is the public opinion on death penalty?
A
Majority in the United States have always supported death penalty murderers, and people would lean towards other options of more than just death penalty was given
5
Q
What is the region of the United States that has the most executions?
A
The south of the United States.
