According to Michelle Alexander, there can be a large gap between the general perception of drug users and distributors and the reality of their demographics. Which of the following statements reflects a quantifiable difference between general perception and reality?

A. White youth use significantly more marijuana than black youth, especially those from ages 18-22.
B. White youth are the most likely of any racial or ethnic group to be guilty of illegal drug possession and sales.
C. White individuals represent more than half of those incarcerated for drug crimes committed in urban areas.
D. White individuals frequently travel to minority neighborhoods to purchase illegal substances.

B. White youth are the most likely of any racial or ethnic group to be guilty of illegal drug possession and sales.

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A. Overlapping terms of board members B. The requirement of gaining approval of two-thirds of the senate C. The inability of a governor to remove a prior governor's appointees D. Senatorial courtesy

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