SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingRunning at double capacity, the state of Alabama faces federal intervention if nothing is done to reduce prison overcrowding. Lawmakers, including state Senator Cam Ward, have introduced legislation that calls for nonviolent and drug offenses to be reclassified as Class D felonies, which gives judges more leniency in sentencing. Watch this video to learn more about overcrowding in Alabama's prison system.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 294, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:According to the video, what is one of the challenges of adopting the new bill?
A. State legislators have to fund the bill, which would cost millions of dollars in its first year.
B. State legislators are waiting for other southern states to weigh in on the policy.
C. State legislators do not yet have the support of the federal government.
D. Reform advocates oppose the bill, as they believe it is a weak attempt at addressing mass incarceration.
Answer: A
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