Corrections Spending per capita
Critical Analysis
Based on the data from the map, what state has the highest level of corrections spending per capita.
Based on the data from the map, what is the difference in money spent per person between the state that spends the most and the state that spends the least per capita on corrections.
What is the big story this chart tells about corrections spending per capita.
Why do you think corrections spending is not the same in all states?
What is one consequence of different corrections spending in different states?
Explain the relationship between this data and federalism.
What claim would an anti-Federalist make about this map?
Based on this map, what do you think is the most dangerous state?
We spend the same amount per capita in defense spending. Why do we do that?
Would our country be better off if we spent the same amount of money per capita on corrections spending?
Learning Extension
Read this short, short, short and sweet Hamilton Project article on different levels of corrections spending by state.
Action Extension
Contact your state bureau of prisons or corrections and ask them for the most updated numbers of per capita spending on corrections in your state.
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