Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Penitentiary

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a penitentiary?

• A) It is used to house petty criminal offenders.
• B) It was designed for dormitory housing.
• C) It was designed for solitary confinement.
• D) It is a characteristic of the Auburn prison system.

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