Which of the Following Is Identified by the Author of This

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is identified by the author of this chapter as being a primary cause in the jump in prison populations since the early 1970s?

• A)the end of the Civil Rights era
• B)the decline of morals
• C)increased crime rates
• D)the criminalization of drug use and the War on Drugs

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Definitions:

Law of Infants

Legal provisions and protections specifically related to the rights and well-being of minors.

Torts

Legal wrongs committed against a person or property, excluding breach of contract, for which the law provides a remedy.

Guarantees

Promises or assurances, usually in writing, that certain conditions will be fulfilled, often relating to the quality or durability of a product or service.

Parental Responsibility

The legal term for the duties, powers, responsibilities, and authority that most parents have in relation to their children, covering their care, property, and education.