A politician who is "tough on crime" to send a message to would-be criminals is promoting:
A)retribution.
B)incapacitation.
C)rehabilitation.
D)deterrence.

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A politician who is "tough on crime" and wants to send a message to would-be criminals is promoting deterrence. The idea is that by increasing the severity of punishment, potential criminals will be deterred from committing crimes in order to avoid the harsh consequences.

A Politician Who Is "Tough on Crime" to Send a Message