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CHAPTER 15 WRAP UP

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After reading the assigned material, prepare a chapter wrap up that includes the subjects below. Your wrap up should be 2-3 pages. (550+ words) Type you response in the text box below or prepare your response with your word processor and copy and paste to the box below. Do not submit by printed document or by email.

1) Define, discuss, compare and contrast deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation and retribution. Be sure to provide examples of each. Which of these four do you think should be a dominant sentencing consideration? Explain your position

 2) Define, discuss, compare and contrast probation, parole and pardon. Be sure to provide examples.

 3) Define, discuss, compare and contrast probation, parole and pardon. Be sure to provide examples.

 4) Discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. Georgia. Why are these decisions significant? Do you agree or disagree with these two decisions? Be sure to explain your position.

 5) Discuss the current state of death penalty law in the U.S. What aspects of this law, if any, would you change? Be sure to explain your position.

 

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