What are the most common motivations for committing a hate crime?

What will be an ideal response?


The offender “perceived” that someone fell into the category of individuals he or she hates, the offender felt “threatened” and a criminal response was cued, and the underlying cultural or structural conditions of the area placed a person at risk.

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Which drugs ______ boost energy and attention by accelerating the body’s physical processes, which raises blood pressure and increases the heart rate.

A. stimulants B. depressants C. alcohol D. opioids

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Which of the following is not a vicarious opposing party's statement (admission)?

A. A statement by a co-conspirator of a party B. A statement by an agent of a party C. A party's statement by adoption D. A statement by a person authorized by a party to speak

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The personal and due process rights guaranteed to individuals by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments, especially the first 10 amendments, are known as the ________.

A. Northwest Ordinance B. Bill of Rights C. Declaration of Independence D. Federalist Papers

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State courts are a source of criminal law procedure in which of the following types of cases?

a. those involving two different states b. those involving state officials c. those involving border disputes d. those involving the U.S. Constitution that SCOTUS hasn't decided yet

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