Asked by Sarah Reimer on Jun 24, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the death penalty is most accurate?

A) Almost every Western nation still executes criminals.
B) America,Canada,France,and Norway are the only Western nations that still execute criminals.
C) America is the only Western nation that still executes criminals.
D) America and Canada are the only Western nations that still execute criminals.

Death Penalty

The death penalty is a legal punishment that involves executing a person as retribution for a crime designated as capital offense.

Western Nation

Countries located in the Western Hemisphere, often characterized by democratic governance, economic development, and cultural influences from Europe.

  • Grasp the current status of the death penalty in Western nations, focusing on America's unique position.
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Timothy PerrineJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
America is the only Western nation that still carries out the death penalty. Canada abolished it in 1976, France in 1981, and Norway never had it in the modern era.