Has the federal government response to crime through increasing law enforcement and investing in prison systems been successful?

A. It is partially successful in reducing violent crime, but it comes at a great cost.
B. It has not been successful;
C. crime rates are at an all-time high.
D. The government response has been enormously successful with dramatic crime reductions.


Ans: A. It is partially successful in reducing violent crime, but it comes at a great cost.

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