18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an argument against the death penalty as mentioned in the text?
Deterrent to violent crime
In the USA, which method was used for executing death sentences in January 2022?
Lethal injection
How many African countries had abolished capital punishment as of 2023?
26
What was the average age at execution for males in the USA in 2022?
54 years old
Which African country was NOT listed among those where the death penalty was regularly implemented as of 2023?
Ghana
What is one reason stated in the text for the death penalty being seen as unacceptable by some?
Society's need for retribution
How were primitive communities governed in terms of laws and rules of morality?
By seeking compensation or seeking revenge in the form of blood vengeance
What was the main basis of blood vengeance in primitive legal systems?
Collective responsibility for individual crimes
Which aspect was emphasized more in blood vengeance among different groups?
Vendetta as a form of revenge
What differentiated the steps to solve legal procedures among primitive communities?
The presence or absence of legal institutions
Why was any crime against a member of a group considered a crime against the group as a whole?
To ensure collective responsibility for maintaining group harmony
What was the primary focus of blood vengeance in primitive communities?
Seeking retribution in the form of revenge
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Court in South Africa to declare the death penalty unconstitutional?
It contravened basic human rights provided in the Constitution.
Which statement best represents an argument against the death penalty?
It violates human dignity.
What major obstacle hindered the implementation of policies related to the death penalty in South African prisons?
Staff shortages
What significant event occurred on June 6, 1995, regarding the death penalty in South Africa?
The death penalty was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court.
Which argument supports the view that the death penalty is a legitimate form of punishment?
It provides closure for victims' families.
What was a key reason why the death penalty was found unconstitutional in South Africa according to the text?
It infringed upon fundamental constitutional rights.
Explore the obstacles faced in the South African prison system, including staff shortages, overtime arrangements, negotiations with labour unions, prison overcrowding, and shifts in dealing with youth offenders post-apartheid.
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