Crime is disproportionately committed by certain members of certain groups within the population. All but which of the following may explain some of the reasons for this distribution?
a. The desire of some men to come to the rescue of women in social situations
b. The particular culture of street life in the black community
c. Failure of some young men to learn the kinds of assertive behavior appropriate in society
d. Racial prejudice among some law enforcement agencies or personnel
e. Law enforcement personnel awareness that whites are typically more able to retain competent legal assistance
Question 2
What is one way that intermediate courts of appeals differ from trial courts?
a. Appeals are heard only by judges and never by a jury.
b. Witnesses testify and physical evidence is produced in intermediate courts, but there is no questioning by theprosecution.
c. Legal briefs are not allowed in intermediate courts of appeals.
d. The parties to the case generally do not attend the trial court, but almost always attend appellate courtproceedings.
Worldwide Variations in Population and Income Levels
Funeral Rituals and Practices among U.S. Cultural Groups
White-Collar Crime
The Distribution of Dominant and Minority Groups
Functional Groups of Carbon
The population of a city has continued to grow since 1950.