8.2.2 - Retributive Justice
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What is retributive justice?
💡 Hint: Think about the essence of punishment in justice.
Name one principle of retributive justice.
💡 Hint: It relates to how severe punishment should be.
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What is the main focus of retributive justice?
💡 Hint: Focus on what this type of justice aims to achieve.
True or False: In retributive justice, the punishment should be less severe than the crime.
💡 Hint: Think about how fairness is maintained.
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Analyze a case where a minor offense received a disproportionately severe punishment.
💡 Hint: Consider both legal and moral viewpoints.
Evaluate the application of retributive justice in a specific country’s legal framework and its effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Look for cases often debated in media.
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