Which of the Following Statements Is True of Mental Health

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of mental health courts and drug courts?

• A)These courts tend to be controversial as they may coerce offenders into treatment.
• B)These courts are helpless in the event that offenders are uncooperative.
• C)These courts use milder sanctions instead of threatening incarceration.
• D)These courts rely on high-quality community services that are readily available.

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Definitions:

Nonneutral Taxes

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Second Best

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Distortionary Tax

A type of tax that causes consumers and producers to change their behavior in order to avoid paying the tax.

Tax Distortion

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