Which Idea Justifies the Use of Racial Profiling in the United

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which idea justifies the use of racial profiling in the United States?

• A) Statistics indicate that young African American men commit a disproportionate amount of crime.
• B) Racial profiling as a practice has been proven time and again to be effective at catching criminals.
• C) Law enforcement officers have always used racial profiling without negative effects.
• D) The practice of racial profiling includes people of all races and ethnicities, not just minorities.

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