What Is Known About the Correctional Population in the United

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is known about the correctional population in the United States over the past decade?

• A)The correctional population has been consistently decreasing with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• B)The correctional population has been consistently increasing with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• C)The correctional population has fluctuated widely over the years with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.
• D)The correctional population has remained steadily constant with 7 million people currently under the control of the correctional system.

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