A discriminatory practice by some police departments of stopping and searching a disproportionate number of blacks and minorities, particularly in traffic stops is referred to as ______.

a. racial profiling
b. racial inequality
c. prejudice
d. blatant racism


a. racial profiling

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To get a legal or civil annulment, a party must prove:

A. The parties have not consummated their marriage. B. That one party committed adultery. C. That there was a defect in the marriage at its inception. D. There is support in the church for annulment.

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The term Baksheesh is a euphemism for:

a. bribes b. protection money c. graft d. rewards

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Samantha may have been a victim of

a. acquaintance rape b. forcible rape c. friendship rate d. date rape

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Which of the following is not a responsibility of judges?

A) Setting bail B) Issuing search warrants C) Making arrests D) Scheduling hearings E) Accepting guilty pleas

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