English MCQ #1190

What is the meaning of Capital Punishment?

English MCQ #1190

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the meaning of Capital Punishment?

    • A) The death sentence or penalty
    • B) Punishment that is very light
    • C) Punishment that involves paying a fine
    • D) Public punishment

    Answer: The death sentence or penalty

    Explanation: "Capital punishment" is the legal term for the death penalty, where "capital" derives from Latin "caput" meaning head, historically referring to execution by beheading.