Hank is a politician who justifies his stance on legislation and criminal justice policy by pointing to public pressure. What is this behaviour is an example of?

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Penal populism refers to the approach of making decisions on criminal justice policies based on public opinion and pressure rather than on expert advice or empirical evidence. Hank's behavior of justifying his stance by pointing to public pressure is a classic example of penal populism.

Hank Is a Politician Who Justifies His Stance on Legislation