What Appears to Be the Most Dramatic Result of the Recent

question 7

Multiple Choice

What appears to be the most dramatic result of the recent emphasis on the use of mandatory sentencing and other get-tough policies?

• A)Crime rates have fallen dramatically.
• B)The average length of prison terms has decreased.
• C)The use of incarceration as a sentencing option has increased significantly.
• D)Offender rehabilitation programs have become increasingly successful.

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