The principle,which proposes that punishment should be determined on a proportional basis to the "crime" is called
A) compensatory justice.
B) retributive justice.
C) relevant justice.
D) distributive justice.
E) punitive justice.

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The principle of determining punishment on a proportional basis to the "crime" is known as retributive justice. This concept holds that the punishment should fit the crime committed, such as a harsher punishment for a severe crime and a lighter punishment for a minor offense. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Principle,which Proposes That Punishment Should Be Determined on a Proportional