Which of the Following True Statements Is Not Evidence of Racism

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following true statements is not evidence of racism within the U.S. justice system?

• A) The U.S. consumes more illegal drugs than any other nation.
• B) Police arrest African Americans for drug violations at twice the rate of white people, despite the fact that the drug use rates are equivalent for the two groups.
• C) White people are more likely than African Americans to sell drugs, but African Americans are more likely to be arrested for drug violations.
• D) Police pull African American drivers over for investigation at a rate far higher than white drivers.

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Definitions:

Itinerant Sellers

Sellers who do not have a fixed place of business and travel from place to place to sell their goods or services.

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Offer Accepted

The confirmation by one party to agree to the terms of an offer made by another party, leading to a contract.

Common Law

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