Question

(02.03 mc)
\since 1991 the rate of violent crime in the united states has fallen by about 20%, while the number of people in prison or jail has risen by 50%.\—national association for the advancement of colored people (naacp)
which statement does the quote support?
a deterrence is failing to have any impact on violent offenders.
b incarceration is increasing as punishment for nonviolent crimes.
c fines and restitution are effective punishments for nonviolent crimes.
d recidivism is a greater problem for violent rather than nonviolent offenders.
question 11 (4 points)
(02.04 lc)
which term describes someone having significant financial resources for paying legal damages?
a class action
b deep pockets
c net worth
d plea bargain

Explanation:

For the first question: The quote notes violent crime fell 20% while prison population rose 50%, implying the increase in incarceration is not driven by violent crime, so it likely reflects more nonviolent offenders being imprisoned.
For the second question: "Deep pockets" is the legal term referring to having sufficient financial resources to pay legal damages.

Answer:

B. Incarceration is increasing as punishment for nonviolent crimes.
B. Deep pockets