Which of the Following Is a Negative Consequence of America's

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative consequence of America's high rate of incarceration?

• A) Increased rate of extradition of dangerous convicts
• B) A rise in recidivism
• C) Increased incidence of teenage pregnancy
• D) A rise in capital punishment

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Definitions:

Nation Building

Nation building is the process of constructing or structuring a national identity using the power of the state, often after a conflict or under new independence.

Counterinsurgency

Military or political action taken against the activities of guerrillas or revolutionaries within a country.

Foreign Policy

A government's strategy in dealing with other nations, including diplomacy, military actions, trade agreements, and efforts to promote national interests abroad.

Race Riots

Violent conflicts that arise from racial tensions and discrimination, often involving clashes between racial or ethnic groups and sometimes with law enforcement.