Which of the Following Statements About the Violent Crime Rate

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the violent crime rate among juveniles today is TRUE?

• A) It has returned to a lower level matching the 1985 rate.
• B) It has returned to a higher level matching the 1970 rate.
• C) It has continued to rise since 1988.
• D) It has continued to decline since 1990.
• E) It has stayed the same since 1995.

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