Explain hate crimes and review the various categories that are protected under federal hate crime laws. What other categories of individuals or groups that are not protected under the law might be targets for hate crimes? Why might some groups be protected while others are not?

What will be an ideal response?


should include a definition of hate crime and the main categories (race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and disability). Other possible categories that could be protected might include homelessness, age, and political affiliation.

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The authority for establishing a federal court system is

a. Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution. b. Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. c. Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution. d. Article 7 of the U.S. Constitution.

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In the statement, "low income causes crime", crime is the _____________

a. concept b. independent variable c. dependent variable d. spurious variable e. experimental variable

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Based on 2005 rates of incarceration in state prison or jail, which of the following is not one the most punitive states for women?

a. Washington b. Oklahoma c. Texas d. Louisiana

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The first temporary shelter for battered women run by a police department was opened in Virginia

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

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