The United States Prison System
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According to the statistics mentioned in the text, what percentage of the world's prisoners are in the United States?

  • 15%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • In what year did the United States have a prison population of 300,000?

  • 1980
  • 1972 (correct)
  • 1990
  • 2000
  • What is the current prison population in the United States?

  • 3 million
  • 1.5 million
  • 2.3 million (correct)
  • 2 million
  • Which country has the highest rate of incarceration in the world?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern expressed by those who advocate for downsizing the prison system?

    <p>Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

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