Disproportionate Minority Confinement Refers to the ______

question 22

Multiple Choice

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the ______.

• A) tendency of police to arrest minorities at sobriety check points
• B) societal need to increase secure facilities in order to house minorities
• C) change in immigration patterns of ethnic minorities
• D) proportion of racial and ethnic minorities who are detained or incarcerated

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Definitions:

Conspiracy

An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or to accomplish a legal end through illegal actions.

Price-Fixing

An illegal agreement between parties to sell a product at a set price, limiting competition and manipulating the market.

Monopoly Structure

A market structure characterized by a single seller offering a unique product or service with no close substitutes and significant barriers to entry for potential rivals.

Antitrust Law

Legislation enacted to prevent monopolies and promote competition, ensuring fair practices in the marketplace.