After the execution-style deaths of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. the ___________________________ was passed, which expanded federal hate crimes legislation to include protections for sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


2009 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

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According to the Alzheimer's Association in 2013, an estimated 11% of Americans, aged 65 and over had Alzheimer's disease while approximately 4% under age 65 had the disease

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Bentham believed that his creation, the panopticon, would greatly enhance the management of inmates by melding which two ideas?

What will be an ideal response?

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What did the court establish in Stack v. Boyle?

A. Individuals charged with misdemeanors are entitled to an absolute right to bail. B. Only the most heinous and violent crimes are unbailable. C. All defendants are entitled to an absolute right to bail. D. If a crime is bailable, the amount set should not be beyond a person's ability to pay.

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Which of the following would not be an example of an evidence-based policy?

a. the use of CCTV in public entertainment districts to reduce property crime b. acquaintance rape of college students c. underage drinking d. Compstat

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