Question 1

People of color are victimized by violent and property crimes at a ______ rate than white Americans.

Accepted Answer

According to crime statistics, people of color, particularly African Americans and Hispanics, experience violent and property crimes at a higher rate than white Americans. This is due to systemic racism and inequality in our society.

Question 2

The African American population is largely concentrated in:

Accepted Answer

The African American population is largely concentrated in the Southeast United States, specifically in states such as Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina. These states have a long and complex history in regards to African American culture and civil rights, leading to the concentration of African American populations in these areas.

Question 3

In 2014 the incarceration rate for African American males in state and federal prisons was _____ times the rate for whites.

Accepted Answer

In 2014, the incarceration rate for African American males was approximately 6 times the rate for white males in state and federal prisons.

Question 4

The Uniform Crime Reports data are __________ with respect to many important issues related to race, ethnicity, and crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Uniform Crime Reports data are __________...

Question 5

Which of the following records arrests?

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) is a program that records arrests and is compiled by the FBI from data submitted by law enforcement agencies across the United States.

Question 6

The Color of Justice includes material on the following groups:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Color of Justice includes material on...

Question 7

Experts regard the concept of race as:

Accepted Answer

Experts largely regard race as primarily a social construct, rather than a biological categorization. While race can have social implications and impact social research, it is not seen as an essential component of biological or scientific research. Additionally, because race is a complex and often-polarizing topic, some may view it as an unwanted distraction during research.

Question 8

This book is based on:

Accepted Answer

The book is based on Conflict Theory, which focuses on the struggles between different social classes and the power dynamics within society.

Question 9

__________discrimination occurs only in certain situations.

Accepted Answer

Contextual discrimination refers to discrimination that occurs in specific situations or contexts, such as in a workplace or school setting. It is not as pervasive or systemic as institutionalized or entrenched discrimination, which are more deeply ingrained in social structures and institutions.

Question 10

_____ are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the US.

Accepted Answer

Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, driven by both immigration and higher birth rates.

Question 11

Population concentration translates into :

Accepted Answer

Population concentration means that there are more voters in one area, which gives them a higher level of political power since politicians are more likely to focus on areas with more voters. This also gives them the ability to control agencies since they have a larger voting block to push for what they want. Therefore, the best choice is D, which combines both options of political power and the ability to control agencies.

Question 12

Discrimination is a difference based on __________ without reference to an individual's behavior or qualifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discrimination is a difference based on __________...

Question 13

The labels applied to groups are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The labels applied to groups are:
...

Question 14

According to Pew Research Center _____ of African Americans believed that "blacks are treated less fairly than whites in this country in dealing with the police," as compared to ____ of white Americans.

Accepted Answer

Pew Research Center found that 84% of African Americans believed that blacks are treated less fairly than whites in dealing with the police, compared to 50% of white Americans.

Question 15

Heather MacDonald argues the primary cause of the high rate of incarceration of African Americans is:

Accepted Answer

Heather MacDonald argues that the primary cause of the high rate of incarceration of African Americans is their involvement in criminal behavior, rather than systemic discrimination or racism within the criminal justice system.

Question 16

Discrimination is made illegal by the equal protection provision of the:

Accepted Answer

The equal protection provision of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that no state may deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. This has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, or any other arbitrary classification.

Question 17

The Innocence Project has found that among prisoners exonerated by DNA evidence, __ percent are people of color.

Accepted Answer

The Innocence Project has found that among prisoners exonerated by DNA evidence, 61 percent are people of color.

Question 18

Office of Management and Budget racial and ethnic categories are:

Accepted Answer

The Office of Management and Budget racial and ethnic categories are a social-political construct, based on historical and cultural factors rather than scientific or anthropological factors. While the categories may have some basis in biological traits, they are primarily shaped by social and political contexts.

Question 19

Which of the following would Marc Mauer of the Innocence Project and Heather MacDonald agree on?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would Marc Mauer...

Question 20

The proper labeling of a group is __________ in the sense that it often involves a power struggle between different racial and ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

The labeling of a group involves political issues as different racial and ethnic groups may have differing opinions on how they want to be labeled or identified. This can lead to power struggles as each group tries to assert their own interests and preferences. The labeling, therefore, is not only difficult or controversial but is also political. The term confrontational may imply a more aggressive or hostile dynamic, which might not be applicable to all situations involved in group labeling.

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