In the 1980s, Sentencing Disparity Became a Much Bigger Issue

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the 1980s, sentencing disparity became a much bigger issue due to fears about ______.

• A) crack cocaine
• B) sexual assault
• C) white-collar crime
• D) cybercrime

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