The idea that a state or nation has the exclusive right to punish people accused crimes was first introduced by a) draco b)justinian c)hammurabi d) julius caesar

The best answer to the question: The idea that a state or nation has the exclusive right to punish people accused of crimes was first introduced by:__, would be, D: Julius Caesar.

Explanation:

The works of Juilius Caesar, when he returned to Rome and took control of the corrupted and almost decadent Republic, between 49 BC and the time he was murdered, were extensive. Not the least of his accomplishments was the passing of several constitutional reforms to the Constitution of the Roman Republic, and these all aimed at giving himself the power to control, place the Roman Senate under his control, and give the people more participation in their fates. Before him, justice for crimes was a matter for each family to deal with, and thus, injustice was met almost eye for an eye. However, with his reforms, Caesar brings that around and places the power to punish people who have committed crimes in the hands of the state, and not individuals or small groups.