Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with Some Research

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with some research?

• A)More racially-diverse courtroom work groups appear to reduce sentencing disparities
• B)Less racially-diverse courtroom work groups appear to reduce sentencing disparities
• C)More racially-diverse courtroom work groups appear to increase sentencing disparities
• D)Less racially-diverse courtroom work groups appear to increase sentencing disparities

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