Question

the idea that the penalty must outweigh the potential benefits of the crime describes which of beccarias characteristics of effective punishment?- swiftness- severity- certainty- celerity

Explanation:

Beccaria's characteristics of effective punishment define severity as the requirement that the punishment's negative impact outweighs any potential gains from committing the crime. Swiftness/cererity refers to punishment being prompt, and certainty refers to the guarantee that punishment will follow the crime.

Answer:

B. severity