Which of the Following Factors Has Contributed to Recent Trends

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has contributed to recent trends in jail and prison populations?

• A)an increase in "mandatory minimum" sentencing policies
• B)an increase in violent and property crimes
• C)states enacting legislation intended to reduce prison populations to save costs
• D)releasing thousands of first-time offenders who were incarcerated for violent crimes

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Definitions:

Phase Voltages

The voltages that exist between each phase and neutral in a polyphase system, such as those found in three-phase electrical systems.

Inductors

Components in an electrical circuit designed to add inductance, typically consisting of a coil of conducting wire.

Capacitors

Electrical components used to store charge and energy in an electric field, crucial in filtering, buffering, and energy storage applications.

Three-Phase Connection

A method of electrical power distribution using three alternating currents of the same frequency and amplitude, which are phase-shifted to ensure continuous power delivery with minimal loss.