Texas Government, Same book
as last assignment. 4th edition
Academic Level : Bachelor
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Discuss how the racial/ethnic makeup of the overall prison population and the death row population in Texas
compares to the racial/ethnic breakdown of the general population in Texas. (Refer to “Who are Texans?” in
Chapter 13.) What might explain the racial/ethnic makeup of the prison population in Texas? Which regions of
the country have higher incarceration rates and death penalty usage? (Refer to “Texas and the nation” in
Chapter 13.) What do you think explains the differences in the regional patterns of incarceration and death
penalty usage? After reading Chapter 13, how do you feel about the fairness of the Texas criminal justice
system? Are there any specific reforms that you would like to see adopted?
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