Which of the following trends is supported by both UCR and NCVS data?

a. Crime rates have been declining since the early 1990s.
b. Crime has skyrocketed since the 1990s.
c. Crime rates dropped sharply in the 1960s and 1970s.
d. Crime has stayed constant for almost 3 decades.


Answer: a

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The conflict that began and escalated in the 1990s between Russia and Chechnya was fueled almost entirely by

a. oil companies with lobbyists that have influence in their respective governments. b. the Georgian terrorist attack on Grozny, the capital of Chechnya. c. the media on both sides portraying the other country as something frightening and aggressive. d. the “islamization” of the region by Islamic jihadists fully supported by Al Queda (AQ).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following refers to a serious crime, usually carrying a penalty of incarceration for more than one year?

A) Indictment B) Misdemeanor C) Felony D) Civil infractions E) Traffic violations

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