Which of the Following Reflects the Truth About Crime Rates

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the truth about crime rates in the United States?

• A)Rates of serious crime have been steadily declining in the United States. This decrease is confirmed by official police statistics but not by victimization studies.
• B)Rates of serious crime have been steadily declining in the United States. This decrease is confirmed by victimization studies but not by official police statistics.
• C)Rates of serious crime have been steadily rising in the United States. This increase is confirmed by both victimization studies and official police statistics.
• D)Rates of serious crime have been steadily declining in the United States. This decrease is confirmed by both victimization studies and official police statistics.

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Definitions:

Regressive

Pertaining to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, leading to a higher tax burden on lower-income earners.

Government Expenditures

The total amount spent by the government on goods, services, and public projects.

Net Taxes

The difference between total taxes paid and government transfers received, representing the actual tax burden on an individual or business.

Shifted

Refers to a change in position or direction, often used in economics to describe movements in supply or demand curves.