Which of the following is a valid argument in favor of capital punishment?

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Prosecutors are more likely to seek the death penalty in cases involving a black defendant and a white female victim.

None of the other answers are correct.

The criminal justice system, at least with regards to capital punishment, could never make a mistake.

A poor defendant has fewer resources to defend against a capital punishment prosecution.

Answer 1

None of the other answers are correct.

The other statements presented argue against the fairness or infallibility of the criminal justice system in relation to capital punishment, rather than providing a valid argument in favor of it. A valid argument in favor of capital punishment might focus on deterrence, retribution, or the idea of justice for heinous crimes, none of which are reflected in the options provided.