In an Attempt to Reduce Costs, Some States Have Been

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to reduce costs, some states have been using ________, turning over the responsibility for operating prisons to nongovernmental firms on a contractual basis.

• A)due process
• B)privatization
• C)plea bargaining
• D)the assigned counsel system
• E)pro bono

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Definitions:

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to size, output, or scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Skilled Labour

Labor that requires specialized training, knowledge, and abilities, often distinguished from unskilled or semiskilled labor in the context of workforce and employment.

Training Legislation

Training legislation refers to laws and regulations that govern the provision, quality, and accessibility of training programs and initiatives to ensure protection and fair treatment for learners.

Participation Rates

The proportion of a specific group of people who are actively involved or participating in a particular activity, program, or event.