Multiple Choice
According to a study, black defendants on trial for murder in Pennsylvania were 40% more likely to receive the death penalty than whites convicted of similar crimes. This indicates that
A) blacks are given equal treatment by the U.S. justice system.
B) whites are often the victims of reverse discrimination.
C) the criminal justice system has a racial bias.
D) African Americans commit more murders than other racial or ethnic groups.
Correct Answer:
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