In the Context of the American Criminal Justice System, Which

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the context of the American criminal justice system, which of the following is true of diversity on the bench?

• A) Blacks have a fair degree of representation in the state appellate courts.
• B) Members of minority groups are overrepresented in the federal judiciary.
• C) More than half of all state appellate judges are white males.
• D) Women are notably present in the highest courts of most states.

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