Multiple studies have shown that the death penalty has not been effective in reducing violent crime. Some states with the death penalty actually have higher rates of violent crime than states without it. Additionally, many countries without the death penalty have lower rates of violent crime than countries with it.

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The Death Penalty

Question 124

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The death penalty:

A) has been effective in reducing violent crime.
B) has not been effective in reducing violent crime.
C) has been effective in reducing violent crime but only in southern states.
D) has been effective in reducing violent crime but only among males.

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