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audie

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For many years, large numbers of Mexican American children were placed in learning disabled classes primarily because
 
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   a. a very large proportion were mentally retarded.
  b. testing procedures were culturally biased in favor of the Anglo core culture.
   c. schools for Mexican American children were unusually aware of the learning problems
  many children face.
   d. testing was done when the children were too young.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a frequent occurrence in the experience of Mexican Americans with the criminal justice system?
 
  a. exclusion of non English speaking persons from juries
  b. bilingual (Spanish English) lawyers
   c. excessive bail
   d. negative attitudes of judges regarding Mexican American defendants



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Answer to Question 1

b. testing procedures were culturally biased in favor of the Anglo core culture.

Answer to Question 2

b. bilingual (Spanish English) lawyers



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