Which punishment philosophy holds that criminal sentences should be proportional to the seriousness of the criminal act?
Just desert
General deterrence
Incapacitation
Restitution

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Which punishment philosophy holds that criminal sentences should be proportional to the seriousness of the criminal act?
Just desert
General deterrence
Incapacitation
Restitution
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The punishment philosophy which holds that criminal sentences should be proportional to the seriousness of the criminal act is called restitution. This is just one of the possible punishment philosophies that exist in this world and have become prominent in dealing with criminals.