In 2005, U

question 47

Multiple Choice

In 2005, U.S. juvenile courts processed an estimated _______ delinquency cases that involved juveniles charged with criminal law violations.

• A) 1 million
• B) 500 thousand
• C) 1.7 million
• D) 2.5 million

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