How Are Individuals, Families, and Communities Affected by Changes in the Criminal

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Essay

How are individuals, families, and communities affected by changes in the criminal justice system that have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of African Americans who are incarcerated? Explain, using examples from the reading.

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Definitions:

Libertarians

Individuals who advocate for minimal government intervention in the personal and economic lives of citizens.

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, thus higher income earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes.

Libertarians

Individuals who advocate for minimal government intervention in the personal and economic lives of citizens, emphasizing individual liberty and free-market principles.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

A principle stating that as consumption increases, the marginal utility derived from each additional unit declines.