Why do you think that in 2009 an African American man would be more likely to be incarcerated for a drug-related offense than a white man when the rates of drug disorders among African Americans and whites were about the same?
A. Because authorities would plant the drugs on the African
American man due to racism
B. Because the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 is retroactive
C. Because of the disparity in sentencing for crack (more prevalent
among African Americans) versus powdered cocaine (more
prevalent among whites)
D. Because of the disparity in sentencing for powdered cocaine
(more prevalent among African Americans) versus crack (more
prevalent among whites)
C
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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 which originally prohibited Chinese
immigration for ten years and then permanently was passed by Congress because A. Americans felt a threat to their Christian religion B. Chinese immigrants would marry white women C. of their strong family and religious beliefs D. of a fear of cheap labor by organized labor
Which of the following is NOT true about the process of socialization?
A) Socialization occurs only during early childhood. B) Socialization is a way of transmitting society's norms. C) Socialization is a way of teaching society's values. D) Gender socialization is often a conscious effort.
Building professional networks for career opportunities primarily relies on relationships:
a. with existing professional contacts b. based on strong personal connections c. with familial connections d. based on an acquaintance level
The general population becomes aware and/or knowledgeable of issues mainly through the efforts of:
a. politicians. b. human service workers. c. the media. d. teachers.