The Main Purpose of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984

question 9

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 was:

• A) to strengthen laws regarding violence against women.
• B) to allow police departments to hire more officers.
• C) to limit the insanity defense to those with severe mental disease or defect.
• D) to punish federal offenders who cross state lines.
• E) to allow a maximum incarceration length of 50 years for homicide.

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