Which of the following statements about capital punishment is true?

a. Men are more likely to be executed than women.
b. Whites are more likely to be executed than minority group members.
c. Democrats and Republicans equally support capital punishment.
d. Four in 10 adults support capital punishment.


Answer: A

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