Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Authority of Prison

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the authority of prison officials is TRUE?

• A) The authority of prison officials is unlimited.
• B) The authority of prison officials is limited.
• C) Prison officials have no authority per se, but must abide strictly by procedural guidelines.
• D) The authority of prison officials is limited in state prisons, but unlimited in federal prisons
• E) The authority of prison officials is limited in federal prisons, but unlimited in state prisons.

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Definitions:

Teenagers

Young people whose age falls within the range from 13 to 19 years.

Labor-Force Participation

The fraction of the population of working age that is engaged in employment or in the search for a job.

Prime Working Age

The age range typically considered most productive and desirable for employment, often defined as 25 to 64 years.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the adult population that is in the labor force