Although only about one-fifth of the prisons in the United States are designated as maximum security, because of their size, they hold about ______ of the inmates incarcerated in this country.

A. a fifth
B. a quarter
C. a third
D. half


C. a third

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The Food and Drug Administration has said what about the medical use of marijuana?

A) Prescribed marijuana is helpful in less than 10% of cases. B) It has a very low potential for abuse. C) It has no accepted medical uses. D) It should only be prescribed by approved doctors.

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How do you think power can be used to lead to a more secure and productive correctional setting? Be sure to fully explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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The FBI estimates that _____ percent of juvenile arrests are referred to juvenile court

a. 67 b. 75 c. 56 d. 60

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A _________________ is one with a high level of development, measured by indicators such as, gross domestic product and industrialization

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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