Which of the Following Are Overrepresented in Our Prison Populations

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are overrepresented in our prison populations?

• A) Whites are overrepresented in Canadian prisons.
• B) Women are overrepresented in Canadian prisons.
• C) Blacks and Aboriginal people are overrepresented in Canadian prisons.
• D) South Asians are overrepresented in Canadian prisons.

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Definitions:

Puffery

A salesperson’s exaggerated claims concerning the quality of goods offered for sale. Such claims involve opinions rather than facts and are not considered to be legally binding promises or warranties.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

False statements or claims made knowingly with the intention of deceiving another party, leading them to enter into a contract or agreement.

Undue Force

Excessive or inappropriate use of physical or psychological pressure in an attempt to influence someone's actions.

False Imprisonment

The act of restraining a person against their will in a bounded area without any legal authority to do so.