In 2009-2010, African Americans accounted for ____ percent of the U.S. population, ____ percent of all those arrested for index crimes, and ____ percent of the prison population nationwide.

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In 2009-2010, African Americans made up about 13% of the U.S. population, but they accounted for a disproportionately higher percentage of those arrested for index crimes (28%) and an even higher percentage of the prison population nationwide (43%). This reflects the racial disparities present in the criminal justice system.

In 2009-2010, African Americans Accounted for ____ Percent of the U.S