Capital punishment has served as a(n) __________ deterrent to those who consider commission of such crimes. This is evidenced by the __________ in the rate of capital crimes when the death penalty is enforced or abolished.

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Capital punishment has often been criticized for being a poor deterrent, as studies have shown that there is often a lack of change in the rate of capital crimes regardless of whether the death penalty is enforced or abolished.

Capital Punishment Has Served as A(n) __________ Deterrent to Those