Which of the Following Is a Factor in the Overrepresentation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor in the overrepresentation of minority communities in the criminal justice system?

• A) Police officers have discretionary power over whom they decide to pull over and search.
• B) White offenders tend to get longer sentences for similar crimes than black offenders.
• C) White drivers are less likely than minority drivers to be in possession of illicit drugs.
• D) Black or Latino drivers are less likely to be searched than white drivers.

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Definitions:

Battlefield Performance

The effectiveness, strategy, and outcomes of military units engaged in combat during a conflict.

Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts

An African American regiment during the American Civil War, celebrated for its bravery and as a symbol of black soldiers' contributions to the Union victory.

Fort Wagner

A site of significant battle during the American Civil War, particularly known for the valiant charge of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an African American regiment, in 1863.

Jefferson Davis

The President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, known for his leadership in the secessionist movement and efforts to establish a separate nationhood for the southern states.