______ according to race is reasonable and just if the members of a group being more harshly punished commit more crimes than the individual members of other groups but is discriminatory and unjust if they do not.

a. Sentencing disparity
b. Sentencing variation
c. The Fair Sentencing Act
d. Presentence reporting


b. Sentencing variation

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a. true b. false

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The ETA primarily finances their operations through weapons trafficking

a. True b. False

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Cohesive subgroups within an organization tend to develop a distinct cultural orientation and often begin to pursue their own interests as opposed to the interests of the organization as a whole. These groups are known as ________.

A. factions B. informal groups C. pressure groups D. interest groups E. minority groups

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Conditions in jail are usually worse than conditions in prison

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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