Why Does Elijah Anderson, in His Book Streetwise, Argue That

question 116

Multiple Choice

Why does Elijah Anderson, in his book Streetwise, argue that young African American men are more likely to be arrested?

• A) They commit more flagrant crimes.
• B) They are more likely to engage in deviant behavior.
• C) They are more likely to be poor.
• D) They are perceived as more criminal than others.

Understand the system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and the roles of the three branches of government as established by the Constitution.

Recognize the processes involved in amending the Constitution and the role of federalism.

Understand the significance of key compromises (e.g., Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise) in shaping the Constitution.

Grasp the reasons behind bicameralism and the structure it gives to legislative bodies.

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