Questions: Which statement describes the general trend in U.S. incarceration, according to this figure?

Which statement describes the general trend in U.S. incarceration, according to this figure?
Transcript text: Which statement describes the general trend in U.S. incarceration, according to this figure?
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The answer is B: More people are incarcerated today than in the 1980s.

Explanation for each option:

A. The U.S. system relies more on jails than on prisons to incarcerate people.
This statement is incorrect as it does not address the trend over time. The distinction between jails and prisons is more about the type of incarceration (short-term vs. long-term) rather than the overall trend in incarceration rates.

B. More people are incarcerated today than in the 1980s.
This statement is correct. The general trend in U.S. incarceration has been an increase in the number of people incarcerated since the 1980s, largely due to policies such as the War on Drugs and mandatory minimum sentencing.

C. The number of people incarcerated is declining rapidly today, with the total number very close to what it was in 1980.
This statement is incorrect. While there has been a recent decline in incarceration rates, the total number of incarcerated individuals is still significantly higher than it was in the 1980s.

D. The rate of incarceration is declining, due to growth in the entire U.S. population.
This statement is partially correct but misleading. While the rate of incarceration may be declining slightly, it is not solely due to population growth. Other factors, such as changes in criminal justice policies and reforms, also play a significant role. Additionally, the overall number of incarcerated individuals remains high compared to the 1980s.

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