The racial threat hypothesis holds that a larger racial minority population causes the majority to feel threatened and thus to use stronger social control measures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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Large prison gangs usually have:

A) extensive control over inmate culture. B) affiliate members outside of prisons in communities. C) a proprietary interest in illegal activities that go on inside of prisons. D) All of the above

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Critical infrastructure assets are not defined in the U.S.A. Patriot Act:

a. True b. False

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The Constitution forbids military forces from enforcing civil law except in times of _______

a. Declared martial law b. War c. Attempted Presidential assassination d. Natural catastrophes

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Match the fire-related term in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2

Column 1 Column 2 6. Oxidation a. Chemical or thermal decomposition of combustible organic chemicals 7. Pyrolysis b. The mass of combustibles in a given area 8. Fire Load c. Minimum temperature at which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitable mixture 9. Fuel Load d. Exothermic reaction where oxygen combined with other substances releases heat energy 10. Flash Point e. Total energy content of combustible materials in a given area

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