List and Explain Three Unintended Consequences of Our Ever-Increasing Prison

question 36

Short Answer

List and explain three unintended consequences of our ever-increasing prison population. Discuss the political and social effects of these consequences. Are they acceptable? What would you suggest to lawmakers in regard to decreasing the overall prison population? Explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Wisdom Teeth

The last set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties, often removed if misaligned or causing discomfort.

Chewing

The act of breaking down food with the teeth to aid in the digestive process.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data from the face and head, and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements and pupil constriction.