Question

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question 1
federal sentencing guidelines punish individuals for possession of or trafficking in crack cocaine more harshly than users of powder cocaine.
true
false
question 2
in the united states, the vast majority of crimes are defined by what governments laws?
federal
state
national
congress
international

Explanation:

For Question 1: Federal sentencing guidelines do punish crack cocaine more harshly than powder cocaine. This was a controversial aspect of the guidelines due to racial disparities in sentencing as crack use was more prevalent among certain minority groups.
For Question 2: In the United States, the vast majority of crimes are defined by state laws. Each state has its own criminal code that covers a wide range of offenses from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. Federal laws cover crimes that cross state lines, involve federal property, or are specifically defined as federal offenses (like some white - collar crimes, federal drug trafficking in certain circumstances).

Answer:

Question 1: True
Question 2: State