Which of the following statements is false?

a. Bias in conviction decisions is more likely when such decisions are made by juries rather than by judges
b. Minority group members are underrepresented on juries, in part, because of class
c. Whites are more likely to commit white-collar crime while blacks are more likely to commit street crime
d. The race of the victim, as well as the race of the offender, has had little effect on the severity of sentence


ANS: d

Sociology

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