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The Total Prison and Jail Population in the United States

Question 54

Question 54

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The total prison and jail population in the United States equals approximately ________ people, which is one out of every 135 Americans.


A) 500,000
B) 1,500,000
C) 2,300,000
D) 4,000,000

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