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Which of the following is NOT an argument against the death penalty as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an argument against the death penalty as mentioned in the text?
In the USA, which method was used for executing death sentences in January 2022?
In the USA, which method was used for executing death sentences in January 2022?
How many African countries had abolished capital punishment as of 2023?
How many African countries had abolished capital punishment as of 2023?
What was the average age at execution for males in the USA in 2022?
What was the average age at execution for males in the USA in 2022?
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Which African country was NOT listed among those where the death penalty was regularly implemented as of 2023?
Which African country was NOT listed among those where the death penalty was regularly implemented as of 2023?
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What is one reason stated in the text for the death penalty being seen as unacceptable by some?
What is one reason stated in the text for the death penalty being seen as unacceptable by some?
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How were primitive communities governed in terms of laws and rules of morality?
How were primitive communities governed in terms of laws and rules of morality?
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What was the main basis of blood vengeance in primitive legal systems?
What was the main basis of blood vengeance in primitive legal systems?
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Which aspect was emphasized more in blood vengeance among different groups?
Which aspect was emphasized more in blood vengeance among different groups?
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What differentiated the steps to solve legal procedures among primitive communities?
What differentiated the steps to solve legal procedures among primitive communities?
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Why was any crime against a member of a group considered a crime against the group as a whole?
Why was any crime against a member of a group considered a crime against the group as a whole?
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What was the primary focus of blood vengeance in primitive communities?
What was the primary focus of blood vengeance in primitive communities?
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What was the main reason for the Constitutional Court in South Africa to declare the death penalty unconstitutional?
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Court in South Africa to declare the death penalty unconstitutional?
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Which statement best represents an argument against the death penalty?
Which statement best represents an argument against the death penalty?
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What major obstacle hindered the implementation of policies related to the death penalty in South African prisons?
What major obstacle hindered the implementation of policies related to the death penalty in South African prisons?
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What significant event occurred on June 6, 1995, regarding the death penalty in South Africa?
What significant event occurred on June 6, 1995, regarding the death penalty in South Africa?
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Which argument supports the view that the death penalty is a legitimate form of punishment?
Which argument supports the view that the death penalty is a legitimate form of punishment?
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What was a key reason why the death penalty was found unconstitutional in South Africa according to the text?
What was a key reason why the death penalty was found unconstitutional in South Africa according to the text?
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