Crime Rates Have Been _____ for the Last 15 to 20

question 7

Multiple Choice

Crime rates have been _____ for the last 15 to 20 years. However, the rate of incarceration in the United States is _____ that of other industrialized democracies.

• A) falling; getting close to
• B) rising; getting close to
• C) rising; much lower than
• D) falling; still several times higher than

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Eligibility

Criteria or policies that unfairly exclude certain individuals or groups from qualifying for services, rights, or positions based on prejudiced distinctions.

Mexican-Americans

are Americans of full or partial Mexican descent, with a history that spans several generations in the United States, contributing significantly to the country’s culture and society.

Immigrants

Individuals who move from their country of origin to a foreign country to live, often seeking better living conditions, employment, or other opportunities.

Leave the U.S.

This phrase typically refers to the act of permanently moving out of the United States to reside in another country.