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Why is cruel and unusual punishment considered not lawful in Hobbes's view?
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Because it directly contributes to the improvement and rehabilitation of the criminal
Because it is a form of entertainment for the public and not a deterrent
Because cruelty does not benefit the common-wealth and does not serve as a public deterrent
Because it is less effective than other forms of punishment in deterring crime
What distinguishes corporal punishment from other forms of punishment?
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Corporal punishment involves rehabilitation programs and community service
It includes punishments that inflict physical harm on the body or deprivation of necessities like food or air
It is exclusively the imposition of financial penalties and loss of assets
It refers only to punishments that result in psychological or emotional harm
Why is a position of power accepted out of fear not considered a reward by Hobbes?
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Because it typically involves the delegation of undesirable tasks
Because it benefits the sovereign or certain subjects disproportionately
Because it does not genuinely honor the recipient or contribute to the common good
Because it is a common practice in common-wealths, despite being inadvisable
Why does Hobbes compare the common-wealth to Leviathan from the Book of Job?
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To illustrate the common-wealth's vulnerability and need for constant vigilance
Because the common-wealth, like Leviathan, must ultimately be subdued and controlled by a higher power
To show that, like Leviathan, the common-wealth is chaotic and unpredictable
Because both represent enormous power and authority that cannot be rivaled or feared
