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According to the statistics mentioned in the text, what percentage of the world's prisoners are in the United States?
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?
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?
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?
Which country has the highest rate of incarceration in the world?
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What is the main concern expressed by those who advocate for downsizing the prison system?
What is the main concern expressed by those who advocate for downsizing the prison system?
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