Criminal Justice Practice Exam

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Each year, nearly twice as many people are ___ than are ___.

murdered; killed in automobile accidents
killed in automobile accidents; murdered
kidnapped; killed in automobile accidents
murdered; kidnapped

The correct answer is: killed in automobile accidents; murdered

The correct answer highlights the alarming statistic that more individuals are killed in automobile accidents than are murdered each year. This fact emphasizes the significance of traffic safety and the prevalence of fatal vehicle incidents compared to violent crimes such as murder. The comparison here is drawn from data that reveal that through preventive measures, public awareness campaigns, and safety regulations, the number of people who die in car accidents tends to outnumber those who fall victim to homicide. This is crucial for understanding the broader context of public health and safety, illustrating how violence and accidents are differentiated in crime statistics. Other options may misrepresent these statistics or focus on comparisons that do not have the same public safety implications or relevant data backing them, thus rendering them less appropriate for conveying this essential truth about societal safety.