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According to the classical school of thought in criminology, what was the premise regarding people's decision-making?
According to the classical school of thought in criminology, what was the premise regarding people's decision-making?
- People have no control over their decisions
- People have free will in making decisions (correct)
- People's decisions are determined by external factors
- People's decisions are influenced solely by genetics
What was a key proposition of the classical school of thought regarding punishment and crime prevention?
What was a key proposition of the classical school of thought regarding punishment and crime prevention?
- Punishment has no effect on crime rates
- Punishment should be abolished for all crimes
- Punishment can be a deterrent for crime if it is proportional and fits the crime (correct)
- Harsh punishment is the most effective deterrent for crime
What was a major flaw in the system of law enforcement and punishment prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?
What was a major flaw in the system of law enforcement and punishment prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?
- The system was too harsh and lacked mercy
- There was no connection between punishment and crime
- The punishment system was too lenient
- Judges were not professionally trained, leading to unsatisfactory decisions (correct)
What audience found an interest in the need for legal rationality and fairness in the system of law?
What audience found an interest in the need for legal rationality and fairness in the system of law?
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What did the classical school of thought identify as essential for supporting national and international trade?
What did the classical school of thought identify as essential for supporting national and international trade?
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