Which Factor Is Not Responsible for the Dramatic Increase in the Number

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which factor is not responsible for the dramatic increase in the number of blacks who were incarcerated from 1992 to 2001?

• A) the War on Drugs
• B) crack/cocaine sentencing
• C) the significant increase in the rate of crime
• D) "school zone" drug laws

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