The main reason there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans in prison during the last 30 or so years is because:
A) more Americans are committing violent crimes.
B) the war on drugs has targeted "drug Kingpins".
C) The war on drugs has resulted in many people being sentenced to prison for minor drug offenses.
D) police departments have become increasingly good at capturing criminals who have committed property crimes.
Ans: C) The war on drugs has resulted in many people being sentenced to prison for minor drug offenses.
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