Multiple choice

The purpose of a punishment is to discipline the wrongdoer and to remedy the wrong caused.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In legal systems, the primary purpose of criminal punishment is punitive, retributive, or deterrent, aimed at disciplining the offender and protecting society. Remedying the wrong caused (restoring the injured party to their original position) is the primary purpose of civil remedies, not criminal punishment.

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