Some studies find that defendants accused of killing _____victims are more likely to be indicted for first-degree murder than those accused of killing members of other races. These defendants are also more likely to receive the death penalty

a. white
b. Latino
c. African-American
d. Asian


Answer: a

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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