Which hypothesis states that, as the number of minority group members in a community increases, the more punitive the police become?

a. racial threat hypothesis
b. racial bias hypothesis
c. discriminatory action hypothesis
d. racial profiling hypothesis


Answer: a. racial threat hypothesis

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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_________ forbids a police officer from arresting someone for a misdemeanor unless the officer sees the crime occur

A) ?The hearsay rule B) ?In-presence requirement C) ?The fruit of the poisonous tree requirement D) ?Probable cause rule E) ?Reasonable suspicion standard

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