Three Broad Policy Alternatives or Strategies Are Being Followed by States

question 34

Essay

Three broad policy alternatives or strategies are being followed by states and localities to solve the problems of prison overcrowding. Identify all three of them, discuss the pros and cons associated with one of those alternatives, and identify several options by which that alternative might be carried out.

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Definitions:

Majority Vote

A decision-making process where the outcome is determined by more than half of the votes cast by a group.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interests in the company.

Quorum

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting to legally conduct business and make binding decisions.

Par-Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which might differ from its market value.