Which of the following was a primary purpose of executions in colonial american that is much less important today?

a. deterrence
b. show that politicians are "tough on crime"
c. saving souls
d. retribution
e. all of the above

What was the name of the theory that said that if one country in a region fell to communism, others would surely follow? 1) domino theory 2) arms race 3) brinkmanship 4) containment theory

The 6th amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. b. trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. c. eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. d. preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.

"it is one thing to say that the police cannot be used as an instrument for the suppression of unpopular views, and another to say that, when as here the speaker passes the bounds of argument and undertakes incitement to riot, they are powerless to prevent a breach of peace." --chief justice fred m. vinson, 1951 chief justice fred m. vinson's writings in feiner v. new york conclude that freedom of speech must be protected at all costs, including a breach of the peace. select the best answer from the choices provided ot of next submit mark this and return