Which of the following are overrepresented in television and news reports regarding crime?

a. Whites and Latinos
b. Women and youths
c. African-Americans and the elderly
d. African-Americans and Latinos


Answer: d

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The ________ model for sentencing proposed by David Fogel would use flat, determinate sentences, eliminate parole boards, and make all treatment voluntary

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The two dimensions along which legislatures construct sentencing guidelines are:

A. seriousness of the offense and gender. B. recidivism and gender. C. seriousness of the offense and recidivism. D. gender and family responsibilities. E. seriousness of the offense and standing in the community.

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At the conclusion of the Kansas City study, everyone in the community knew that an experiment regarding policing had been conducted in his or her community

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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