The Phrase Playing the Race Card Refers To

question 16

Multiple Choice

The phrase playing the race card refers to:

• A)appeals to racial sentiment.
• B)a defense attorney alleging racial bias by the arresting officer.
• C)an African American defendant being represented by a white attorney.
• D)emphasizing a racial difference between the defendant and the victim.

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