Ethical arguments related to the death penalty (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What principle holds that all life is sacred and only God has the authority to take a life?
What principle holds that all life is sacred and only God has the authority to take a life?
Sanctity of life
What ethical principle states an action is right if it promotes greatest happiness for greatest number?
What ethical principle states an action is right if it promotes greatest happiness for greatest number?
Principle of utility
What phrase summarises the principle of retribution used to support the death penalty?
What phrase summarises the principle of retribution used to support the death penalty?
An eye for an eye
Why do critics argue the death penalty doesn't effectively deter crime?
Why do critics argue the death penalty doesn't effectively deter crime?
Murders occur in heat of moment
What irreversible risk is cited as an ethical argument against the death penalty?
What irreversible risk is cited as an ethical argument against the death penalty?
Executing an innocent person
What does prolonged uncertainty on death row represent according to critics?
What does prolonged uncertainty on death row represent according to critics?
Psychological torture
What benefit do supporters claim the death penalty provides to victims' families?
What benefit do supporters claim the death penalty provides to victims' families?
Closure
Which religious emphasis is cited as an argument against the death penalty?
Which religious emphasis is cited as an argument against the death penalty?
Forgiveness and redemption
How do critics describe the nature of capital punishment regarding human dignity?
How do critics describe the nature of capital punishment regarding human dignity?
Inhumane and degrading
How does principle of utility justify the death penalty?
How does principle of utility justify the death penalty?
Removes dangerous criminals permanently
What possibility does the death penalty deny according to ethical arguments against it?
What possibility does the death penalty deny according to ethical arguments against it?
Repenting and making amends
What type of criminals do supporters claim require capital punishment for society's protection?
What type of criminals do supporters claim require capital punishment for society's protection?
Irredeemably dangerous individuals