In 2014, Almost _____ Million Adults Were on Probation in the United

question 24

Multiple Choice

In 2014, almost _____ million adults were on probation in the United States.

• A) 8
• B) 5.9
• C) 1
• D) 3.9

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Definitions:

Legislation

Laws or legal statutes that are enacted by a legislative body through the legislative process.

1950s

A decade marked by post-World War II prosperity, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant social and cultural shifts in the United States and around the world.

McCarthy Era

A period in United States history during the early 1950s characterized by Senator Joseph McCarthy's campaign against alleged communists in the government, which led to widespread fear and suspicion.

September 11

Refers to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, in which hijackers flew airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., causing widespread death and destruction.