Which of the Following Is True Concerning Crime Rates and the Prison

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning crime rates and the prison population since 1991?

• A)Crime rates and the prison population are both declining.
• B)Crime rates and the prison population are both increasing.
• C)Crime rates and the prison population are both stable.
• D)Crime rates are decreasing and the prison population is increasing.

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