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.
Answer: b
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A) ?expanded Food Stamps Program B) ?indexed Social Security retirement benefits C) ?reduce stigma by declaring benefits were entitlements D) ?all of the above
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A) ?They have higher rates of attendance B) ?Members feel freer to deal with anger C) ?They foster a higher degree of interpersonal learning D) ?They allow the group to finish its work and end sooner
How does beginning meetings with families differ from beginning meetings with individuals?
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