Question

1. those who cite the high cost of the capital trial process as a reason to abandon the death penalty are arguing from ( select answer ) perspective.

options:
a virtue
an egalitarian
a deontological
a utilitarian

one common justification for the death penalty is that it prevents people from committing murder (or from committing

1. those who cite prevention of additional murders as justification for the death penalty are arguing from ( select answer ) perspective.

Explanation:

Analyze Question 2

The argument focuses on the high financial cost of the capital trial process compared to its societal benefits. Evaluating policies based on costs, consequences, and overall utility is characteristic of a utilitarian perspective.

Analyze Question 3

The argument states that the death penalty is justified because it prevents future murders (deterrence). Justifying punishment based on its forward-looking beneficial consequences (preventing crime) is a core tenet of a utilitarian perspective.

Answer:

Question 2

• a virtue
• an egalitarian
• a deontological
• a utilitarian (Correct answer)

Question 3

• a virtue
• an egalitarian
• a deontological
• a utilitarian (Correct answer)