Which of the Following Is One of the Three Major

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the three major issues related to imprisonment as a sentence in the United States?

• A)overcrowding
• B)conditions of confinement lawsuits
• C)high costs of incarcerating prisoners
• D)all of these answers are correct

Understand the process and importance of registering to vote.

Recognize the signs and consequences of video game addiction.

Grasp the steps involved in applying for financial aid for college.

Identify the health benefits of drinking tea over coffee.

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A defense to negligence whereby the defendant can escape all liability by proving that the plaintiff failed to act in a way that would have protected him or her from an unreasonable risk of harm and that the plaintiff’s negligent behavior contributed in some way to the plaintiff’s accident.

Defendants Liability

The legal obligation of a defendant in a lawsuit to compensate for harm caused to the plaintiff as determined by a court judgment or settlement.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the defendant.

Gross Negligence

A severe lack of care that shows a reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, which is considered more serious than simple negligence.