A Person Convicted of a Crime-Even When Prior Arrest Record

question 46

Multiple Choice

A person convicted of a crime-even when prior arrest record and severity of the crime are taken into account-is more likely to receive a shorter prison sentence if he or she is

• A)White and non-Hispanic.
• B)Black.
• C)Hispanic.
• D)Asian or Native American.

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Definitions:

Saponification

The chemical reaction between a fat or oil and a base, resulting in the formation of glycerol and soap, usually sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids.

Sodium Hydroxide

A strong base and alkali used in various industries, known chemically as NaOH.

Animal Fat

A type of fat derived from animals, used in cooking and in the production of a variety of consumer goods.

Bases

Substances that can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons to form a bond and are characterized by a high pH, often above 7 when dissolved in water.