In medieval England anyone over the age of six was required to witness beheadings, hangings, and other forms of public execution to discourage others from committing similar acts as the condemned. With this motive, such a requirement fulfilled which of the following goals?
A) general deterrence
B) specific deterrence
C) capital deterrence
D) social deterrence

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The requirement of witnessing executions was meant to serve as an example to the general public and deter them from committing similar acts, hence fulfilling the goal of general deterrence.

In Medieval England Anyone Over the Age of Six Was