Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true regarding prison as a mechanism for punishing crime?
A) Throughout history, most societies have used prison to punish the most serious crimes.
B) Historically, only relatively humane and ethical societies have used prison as a form of punishment.
C) Prison was rarely used before the nineteenth century.
D) Prison is commonly used as a punishment because it is extremely cost-effective.
Correct Answer:
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