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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

mandatory minimum sentencing laws— state or federal statutes that establish punishments for certain crimes, often requiring a period of incarceration. Judges have no leeway to take mitigating factors into account. racial prejudice— a negative attitude or discrimination against people of other races or color. white supremacy— a racist belief that people of white origin are superior to people of other races (Blacks, Latinos, Asians, etc) and hence should dominate them.

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