Which of the Following States Does NOT Have a Higher

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states does NOT have a higher incarceration rate than Texas?

• A) Louisiana
• B) California
• C) Mississippi
• D) Oklahoma
• E) Florida

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In communication, a neutral or positive statement used to mitigate the impact of a following negative message.

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The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false and harmful statements.