The underlying assumption of ____, as a justification for punishment, is that if offenders are removed from society by putting them in prison, they will no longer be a threat to society.

a. retribution
b. incapacitation
c. deterrence
d. rehabilitation

b. incapacitation

Political Science

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Toronto, Ontario, is notable for

a. efficient metropolitan planning. b. modern and postmodern planning phases. c. its "Official Plan" for the new millennium. d. All of the above

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Which of the following post-Cold War presidents had the greatest foreign-policy experience before becoming president?

a. George H. W. Bush. b. Bill Clinton. c. George W. Bush. d. Barack Obama.

Political Science