Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Research demonstrates that the only variables that appeared to influence crime
policy discussions in Congress were the crime rate and whether it was an election year.
2. The number of congressional hearings on crime increases significantly during an
election year.
3. Criminal justice policies change over time.
4. The results of evaluations can vary across time and space.
5. It is NOT common to reference research when changing or creating policy.


1. true
2. false
3. true
4. true
5. true

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