Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Criminal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the criminal justice system in the United States?

• A)Despite privatization,the federal government maintains a majority of prisons in the United States.
• B)The incarceration rate of the United States is second only to that of Russia.
• C)The federal government outspends the states in costs relating to incarceration.
• D)Experts agree as to why crime increases/decreases.

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