Unit 8.4 - KEY WORDS Flashcards

1
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Addiction

A

A recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of its bad effects.

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2
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Capital punishment

A

The death penalty for a crime or offence.

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Crime

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An act against the law.

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4
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Deterrence

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The idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will put people off (deter) committing crimes.

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5
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Judgement

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The act of judging people and their actions.

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6
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Justice

A

Due allocation of reward and punishment/the maintenance of what is right.

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7
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Law

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Rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts.

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8
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Reform

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The idea that punishments should try to change criminals so that they will not commit crimes again.

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9
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Rehabilitation

A

Restore to normal life.

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10
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Responsibility

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Being responsible for one’s actions.

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Retribution

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The idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong.

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12
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Sin

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An act against the will of God.

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