Author Question: Blacks are much more likely to be sentenced to prison than Whites. Indicate whether the statement ... (Read 96 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Blacks are much more likely to be sentenced to prison than Whites.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Daryl Atkins was convicted of abducting and killing a male in Virginia and was sentenced to death. He successfully appealed to the Supreme Court which ruled that it is unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded. Which of the following is the best statement of the outcome of this case?

A. A jury determined that he was mentally retarded and he was sentenced to life in prison.
B. A jury determined that he was not mentally retarded and he was sentenced to life in prison.
C. A jury determined that he was not mentally retarded and he was scheduled to be executed.
D. A jury determined that he was mentally retarded and he was scheduled to be executed.