Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The authors argue that law enforcement officers are predisposed to believe that whites are less dangerous than blacks.
2. The practice of kneeling during the National Anthem prior to NFL games was done as a means of protesting the American flag.
3. Studies show that a higher percentage of young whites use marijuana than young blacks and, as a result, whites are three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana-related infractions.
4. Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said Senate hearings would not be held to confirm a replacement nominee because it was a presidential election year.
5. Trial courts are typically the highest level state courts.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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