Research shows that states with the death penalty have
A)lower homicide rates than states without the death penalty.
B)higher homicide rates than states without the death penalty.
C)similar homicide rates to states without the death penalty.
D)reduced their homicide rates since reintroducing the death penalty.

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Research suggests that states with the death penalty have consistently had higher homicide rates than states without it. This indicates that the death penalty does not act as a significant deterrent to crime.

Research Shows That States with the Death Penalty Have