Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Bias in conviction decisions is more likely when such decisions are made by juries rather than by judges
• B) Minority group members are underrepresented on juries, in part, because of class
• C) Whites are more likely to commit white-collar crime while blacks are more likely to commit street crime
• D) The race of the victim, as well as the race of the offender, has had little effect on the severity of sentence

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