Texas Has Sought to Reduce the Cost Associated with State

question 56

Multiple Choice

Texas has sought to reduce the cost associated with state prisons by all the following, except

• A) increasing sentencing terms.
• B) encouraging education programs.
• C) providing drug abuse counseling.
• D) counseling to help transition to civilian life.

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Definitions:

Loss on Disposal

The financial loss incurred when the selling price of an asset is less than its carrying amount at the time of disposal.

Patent

An exclusive right issued by the U.S. Patent Office that enables the recipient to manufacture, sell, or otherwise control an invention for a period of 20 years from the date of the grant.

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time through regular payments that cover both principal and interest.

Indefinite Life

A classification for intangible assets that do not have a foreseeable limit to their useful life.