Self-Quiz 9.6

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According to Leiser, only the most heinous offenses against the state and against individual persons seem to deserve

leniency. correct incorrect

imprisonment. correct incorrect

the ultimate penalty. correct incorrect

mercy. correct incorrect

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On retributive grounds, Leiser writes, terrorists should be subject to

life in prison. correct incorrect

torture. correct incorrect

cruel and unusual punishment. correct incorrect

the death penalty. correct incorrect

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Leiser argues that if a person is so deranged as to be legally insane

the death penalty is called for. correct incorrect

imprisonment is justified. correct incorrect

no punishment is appropriate. correct incorrect

any punishment is appropriate. correct incorrect

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Capital punishment, according to Leiser, is

cruel and unusual punishment. correct incorrect

sometimes justified. correct incorrect

an affront to human dignity. correct incorrect

inconsistent with contemporary moral standards. correct incorrect