List three characteristics that help us determine whether a crime falls under the category of hate crime.

What will be an ideal response?


Offender used hate speech, hate symbols left by offender, timing of offense was on a specific date of significance to the victim or victim’s group, previous history of hate crime perpetration, previous history of hate crimes at particular location of incident, and absence of other motives.

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The U.S. Secret Service duties were expanded in 1901 to protect the president following the assassination of President William McKinley

a. true b. false

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The term ________________first gained nationwide attention in 1988 through a report that had been submitted to Congress by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Lizzie Borden who is famous for killing her parents was just a young teenager at the time of her parents' murder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If the Constitution does not specifically vest a power in the states, it automatically belongs to the federal government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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