Question

The _________________ was the first national study of crime and criminal justice.

A) Wickersham Commission
B) President’s Crime Commission
C) President’s Advisory Commission (PAC)
D) National Advisory on Crime Commission

Answer 1

The Wickersham Commission was the first national study of crime and criminal justice. the correct option is option "A" among all the options that are given in the question. The Wickersham Commission was formed by President Herbert Hoover in the month of May of the year 1929. George W. Wickersham was appointed the head of the commission by the president.