Radical criminologists believe:

a. That the vast number of poor exploit the criminal justice system for personal gain
b. That Whites are more likely to be targeted by the system than non-Whites
c. That the wealthy use the legal system to keep the poor and people of color in their place
d. That African-Americans benefit the most from tougher laws, especially the War on Drugs


Answer: c

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