Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The requirement that governments provide legal counsel to those charged with serious crimes who cannot afford representation is known as preventive defense.
2. The war on drugs was a Texas policy that ultimately reduced the prison population.
3. In the last few years, many states have legalized marijuana possession for recreational and medical uses.
4. Private prison facilities in Texas have a good record for clean, safe, and efficient operation.
5. The Texas Constitution states that defendants have the right to a speedy trial.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
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