The _____ of sentences has increased for African Americans since the War on Drugs began.

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The sentence suggests that the War on Drugs has led to an increase in the severity of sentences for African Americans, so choice A is the best fit. Leniency (B) and commutation (C) are opposites of severity and wouldn't make sense in this context. Choice D is incorrect because it includes options that do not match the given sentence.

The _____ of Sentences Has Increased for African Americans Since