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For Primoratz, what is the central moral consideration of capital punishment?
 
 

a. deterrence
  b. rehabilitation
  c. protection of society
  d. justice



Question 2

Is the execution of the mentally retarded constitutional?
 
 

a. The Supreme Court has never considered the issue.
  b. Yes, but only for serial murderers.
  c. No, as held in Atkins v. Virginia.
  d. Yes, as held in Atkins v. Virginia.




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Answer to Question 1

d.

Answer to Question 2

c.



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