Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Has

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that has been advanced to help explain the increased rate of incarceration in the United States?

• A) increased arrests
• B) tougher sentencing
• C) prison construction
• D) rising crime rates

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