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Sketch the graph of the polar curve \( r=1+\cos\theta \). Give the coordinates of the points where the curve intersects the \( x \) and \( y \) axes.Intersects the x axis at x= (smaller value) and x= (larger value). Intersects the y axis at y= (smaller y value) and y= (larger y value).

Which of the following best describes the typical U.S. prison population?

Which of the following best explains the rise of mass incarceration in the U.S.?

Which of the following is a major criticism of private prisons?

In a _______ sentencing system the sentence is a fixed length of time while in an _______ system the sentence provides a range and allows for parole board input.

A point \( P \) has Cartesian coordinates \( (-2,2) \). Which of the following represents the polar coordinates \( (r,\theta) \) of \( P \)?

A judge sentences an individual to a range of 5–10 years in prison with the possibility of parole based on behavior. What type of sentencing is this?

Compute the area of the shaded region. Then, round your answer to two decimal places if necessary.  

Which of the following is NOT a typical goal of sentencing?

What is one potential drawback of mandatory minimum sentencing laws?