Legislatively Altered Sentencing Structures Have Had a Minimal Effect on Prison

question 23

True/False

Legislatively altered sentencing structures have had a minimal effect on prison populations across the United States.

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Definitions:

Combining Form

A form used in the construction of medical and scientific terminology to connect two word elements.

Narcotics

Drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and can cause sleep or stupor; often used with potential for addiction.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Sedatives

Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement, often used to facilitate calmness or sleep.