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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of Prisons and Jails in the United States

Question 11 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Another name for prison or jail terms is which of the following?

Answer
A
misdemeanors
B
sentences
C
felonies
D
laws

Explanation

A prison or jail term is a punishment imposed by a court, commonly called a sentence. Misdemeanors and felonies are categories of crimes, while laws are rules that define conduct and penalties. Therefore, the correct choice is sentences.

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