When Comparing Countries in Terms of the Percentage of Their

question 17

Multiple Choice

When comparing countries in terms of the percentage of their populations incarcerated in jails and prisons, the following statement is true:

• A) The United States is on par with other developed democracies in incarceration rates.
• B) Denmark far outpaces other developed nations' incarceration rates.
• C) No Western democracy even approaches the United States's high rates of incarceration.
• D) Russia is the most punitive country in the world as it incarcerates the highest percentage of its citizens.

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country that shares power with regional governments like states or provinces.

Proprietary Income

Income generated from owned properties or businesses, exclusive to the owner or proprietor.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods or commodities produced or sold within a country and often included in the price of the product.

Tax Revenue

The income a government collects from taxes, used to fund public services and infrastructure.