Which of the Following Decreased the Murder Rates in the United

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreased the murder rates in the United States in the last several decades?

• A) better medical care
• B) better social control of juveniles
• C) more stringent gun control
• D) more social cohesion across racial groups

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