topic 4: Crime and Punishment (Christianity and Sikhism) DEFINITIONS

Question 1

Define: Crime

Answer 1

An act against the law

Question 2

Define: Sin

Answer 2

An act against the will of God

Question 3

Define: Addicition

Answer 3

Re - occurring compulsion to engage in an activity despite the bad effects

Question 4

Define: Capital Punishment

Answer 4

Death penalty for a crime or offence

Question 5

Define: Deterrence

Answer 5

Punishment that should put people off from committing crimes

Question 6

Define: Reform

Answer 6

Punishments should try to change criminals so that they will not commit crimes again

Question 7

Define: Rehabilitation

Answer 7

Restore to normal life

Question 8

Define: Retribution

Answer 8

Punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong

Question 9

Define: Protection

Answer 9

To keep people safe from harm or danger

Question 10

Define:Judgement

Answer 10

Forming an opinion on the person’s actions

Question 11

Define: Justice

Answer 11

Allocation of reward and punishment/ treating people fairly and equally/ maintenance of what is right

Question 12

Define: Law

Answer 12

Rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts

Question 13

Define: Responsibilty

Answer 13

Having a duty to deal with one’s actions

Question 14

Define:Anarchy

Answer 14

A situation where law and order have completely broken down and normal life is impossible