Which Statement Regarding the U

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the U.S. criminal justice system is false?

• A) Offenders in the United States receive longer sentences than they would receive elsewhere for the same crime.
• B) Nonviolent offenders in Europe comprise a smaller proportion of the prison population than they do in the United States.
• C) In some states in the United States, a citizen with a prison record cannot vote and is ineligible for social services such as student loans.
• D) The United States has a larger proportion of adults in prison than any other country.
• E) The U.S. prison population is racially representative of the U.S. population as a whole.

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Definitions:

Incest

Sexual relations between people classified as being too closely related to marry each other.

Punishable Offense

An act or behavior that is deemed illegal or wrong by law, subjecting the perpetrator to legal penalties or punishments.

Individualistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes personal autonomy and self-reliance, valuing individual rights and achievements over collective goals.

Job Security

The likelihood of a person maintaining their employment without facing unemployment risks.