Author Question: The costs of corrections and prisons have declined in recent years due to the introduction of new ... (Read 82 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The costs of corrections and prisons have declined in recent years due to the introduction of new policies and programs, such as offering good-time credits to low-risk offenders and making use of privately run prison facilities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Outline the processes used to amend state constitutions.

What will be an ideal response?

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response would be:
Amendments to state constitutions may be proposed by state legislatures, citizen-initiated ballot petitions, or constitutional conventions. After an amendment has been proposed, it must be ratified. In all states except Delaware, where the legislature can ratify as well as propose amendments, ratification is by the voters. In most states, an amendment becomes part of the constitution when approved by a majority of those who actually vote on it. In some other statessuch as Minnesotaapproval by a majority of all those voting in the election is required.