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What is the primary function of criminal law?
What is the primary function of criminal law?
- To enforce cultural norms and mores
- To control the behavior of people within a territory (correct)
- To seek revenge against those who violated rights
- To represent the victim in seeking justice
What is the role of the state in criminal law?
What is the role of the state in criminal law?
- To administer punishment uniformly to all members
- To deter criminal behavior
- To discourage individuals from seeking revenge (correct)
- To define crime and provide for punishment
What are the sources of penal laws in the country?
What are the sources of penal laws in the country?
- International treaties and conventions
- Revised Penal Code and special laws enacted by Congress (correct)
- Common law and judicial precedents
- Constitutional provisions and executive orders
How does criminal law discourage individuals from seeking revenge?
How does criminal law discourage individuals from seeking revenge?
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What is the function of criminal law in deterring criminal behavior?
What is the function of criminal law in deterring criminal behavior?
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