Which of the following is measured by criminal acts committed by an individual that results in a subsequent arrest, reconviction, or return to prison with or without a new sentence within 3 years after the individual is released?

A. deterrence
B. rehabilitation
C. recidivism
D. incapacitation

C. recidivism

Political Science

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Which of the following is a major responsibility of state and local governments?

A. economic development. B. providing public services. C. disaster relief. D. all of the above

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Which statement explains why Sweden has a higher voter turnout rate than the United States?

a. Sweden has stronger and better-organized political parties. b. Sweden has rules that make it easier for individuals to join a political party. c. Parties in the United States use less political propaganda than parties in Sweden. d. The United States has mass parties rather than the devotee parties Sweden has.

Political Science