GCSE RPSE Theme E Flashcards:
What Is Community Service?
Working In The Community To Pay Back For A Criminal Act.
What is Corporal Punishment.
Using Physical Pain As A Punishment.
Define Crime.
An Action Which Is Against The Law And Incurs A Punishment.
What Is A Death Penalty?
A Form Of Punishment Where The Offender Is Killed For Their Crime.
Define Deterrence.
An Aim of Punishment-Preventing Future Criminals By Harsh Treatment Of Offenders.
Define Forgiveness.
To Show Mercy And Pardon Someone For What They’ve Done Wrong.
What Is A Hate Crime.
A Crime That Is Motivated By Hatred, Against Race, Sexuality, Religion, And Disability.
Define Poverty.
Not Having Enough Money To Be Able To Live A Comfortable Life.
What Is A Prison?
A Place Where Criminals Are Sent To Withdraw Their Freedom As Punishment.
Define Punishment.
Something Negative Done To Criminals By The State.
Define Reformation.
An Aim Of Punishment- To Try And Reform Criminals.
Define Retribution.
A Aim Of Punishment- Seeking A Form Of Revenge On Criminals.
What Is A Sin?
An Act Which Goes Against The Teachings Of God And The Commandments.
Define Atonement.
Restoring The Relationship Between People And God.
Define Mercy.
Compassion Or Forgiveness Shown Towards Someone Whom It Is Within Their Power To Punish Or Harm.
Define Principle Of Utility.
The Philosophical Idea That An Action Is Right If It Promotes Maximum Happiness For The Maximum Number Of People Affected By It.
What Is Free Will?
The Ability To Make Decisions Without Limitation,(Restriction).
What Are Some Reasons For Crime?
. Poverty.
. Addiction.
. Upbringing.
. Greed.
. Hatred.
. Parental Neglect.
What Are Christians’ Attitudes To Good And Evil Intentions For Crime?
. Christians Would Be More Willing To Treat An Offender Who Had Good Intentions With More Mercy Than One Acted Out Of Evil Intentions.
What Are Christian Attitudes To Lawbreakers?
Christians Are Taught To Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin Which Means They Should Forgive And Show Mercy To The People Who Have Done Wrong But Admitted To Their Mistakes And Sought Atonement.
What Is The Aim Of Deterrence?
To Use Punishment As A Message To Others Considering Committing A Crime.
What Is The Aim Of Reformation?
To Help Criminals Change Their Behavior For The Better. Examples Of It Include: Therapy, Counselling, Community Service, (E.T.C).
What Is The Aim Of Retribution?
Society Getting It’s Own Back At The Offender.
