SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingDescription: Running 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 156 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Alabama state Senator Cam Ward identifies property crimes and drug possession crimes as two kinds of offenses that would be
reclassified as class D felonies if the state's reform plan is adopted. What would result if the bill passed?
A. automatic jail time for drug possession
B. automatic jail time for property crimes
C. more leniency and reduced sentencing
D. both automatic jail time for drug possession and automatic jail time for property crimes
Answer: C
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