Mark, Who Is African American, Was Recently Pulled Over by the Police

question 53

Multiple Choice

Mark, who is African American, was recently pulled over by the police. When he asked why he was stopped, the officer did not say anything specifically and Mark did not think he was committing a violation. Mark suspects he was being profiled and pulled over for __________.

• A) speeding
• B) driving while Black
• C) drunk driving
• D) swerving

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