What Role Does Race Play in the Application of the Death

What role does race play in the application of the death penalty in the United States?

A) Race is not a factor in death penalty decision making.
B) Race is a formally recognized factor in the death penalty decision-making process.
C) The race of the victim appears to influence the decision to seek a death sentence.
D) The race of the offender does not appear to affect the likelihood of being charged with a death-eligible crime.