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2. What does the reader know about the First Step Act from these two sentences? Choose all that apply.

a. It helped reduce the numbers of people incarcerated in federal prisons.
b. It provided more daycare services for children of incarcerated people.
c. It was an effort that both Republicans and Democrats agreed with.



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Final answer:

The First Step Act, backed by the Trump administration, aimed to reform criminal justice and reduce mass incarceration with bipartisan support.


Explanation:

The First Step Act, backed by the Trump administration, aimed to reform criminal justice and reduce mass incarceration. It garnered bipartisan support, signaling a turning point in policy away from harsh sentencing.

In relation to the given options:

  1. a. It helped reduce the numbers of people incarcerated in federal prisons. - This statement is accurate as the act intended to address mass incarceration issues.
  2. c. It was an effort that both Republicans and Democrats agreed with. - This is true as mentioned in the text about bipartisan support for the act.

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