Which Statement Best Describes Racial Disparity in the Application of Capital

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes racial disparity in the application of capital punishment?

• A) African Americans account for over 40 percent of death row inmates.
• B) Little racial disparity exists.
• C) Hispanics are most disproportionately represented.
• D) Whites are most likely to face capital punishment.

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Definitions:

Common-law

A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents rather than statutory laws.

Work-sharing

An employment arrangement where workers reduce their hours to prevent layoffs, often sharing tasks among a group.

The Second Shift

The concept that refers to the unpaid household and caregiving work that typically follows one's primary job, disproportionately affecting women.

Social Deviance

Any behavior or action that violates societal norms and is likely to result in disapproval, sanction, or punishment by the general public.