The Increasing Use of Probation Is a Direct Reflection of the Serious

question 73

True/False

The increasing use of probation is a direct reflection of the serious problem of prison overcrowding.

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Definitions:

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s, marked by devastating economic contraction, high unemployment, and deflation.

Welfare Outlays

Expenditures made by governments aimed at supporting the wellbeing of citizens, including benefits for the unemployed, poor, disabled and elderly.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

Government policy actions, through spending or taxation, aimed at influencing economic conditions based on current economic assessments.

Budget Deficit

The financial situation where an entity's expenses exceed its revenues within a given timeframe.