At Least One Study Suggests That Some Prosecutors Have a Tendency

question 12

Multiple Choice

At least one study suggests that some prosecutors have a tendency to be lenient toward female defendants but discriminate against ________ defendants when deciding whether to prosecute.

• A) minority
• B) elderly
• C) juvenile
• D) male

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Definitions:

Gold Mines

Sites or locations where gold mining occurs, involving the extraction of gold from the earth.

Palmares Rebellion

A resistance movement led by escaped slaves that formed the Quilombo dos Palmares, a free community in Brazil during the 17th century.

Alagoas

A state in the northeastern region of Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches, colonial architecture, and sugar cane agriculture.

Slave Resistance

The acts of defiance and opposition by enslaved people against their conditions and enslavers, including work slowdowns, escape, and rebellions.