Question 1

The main concept in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) definition of "hate" is ______ toward something or somebody.

Accepted Answer

The FBI defines a hate crime as a criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a hate incident?

Accepted Answer

Name-calling is considered a hate incident as it involves using derogatory or offensive language towards someone based on their identity, but it may not rise to the level of a criminal act like vandalism, assault, or murder.

Question 3

Which of the following statements pertaining to hate crimes is true? Hate crimes ______.

Accepted Answer

Hate crimes aim to destruct something or cause injuries to a person, as they are criminal acts motivated by bias or prejudice against a particular group.

Question 4

Which of the following statements pertaining to hate incidents is true? Hate incidents ______.

Accepted Answer

Hate incidents do not involve a criminal act; they are acts motivated by bias but do not meet the legal definition of a crime.

Question 5

The statement: "It is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and so on." best aligns with which concept?

Accepted Answer

Hate speech is defined as speech that incites hatred against a group based on attributes like race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Question 6

Which two agencies collect hate crime data at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) collects hate crime data through the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, while the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) collects data through the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).

Question 7

The Bureau of Justice Statistics receives its data from which source?

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Justice Statistics primarily receives its data from the National Crime Victimization Survey, which collects information on personal and household victimization.

Question 8

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) data from 2011 to 2015, the most commonly reported hate crime was ______.

Accepted Answer

Simple assault was the most commonly reported hate crime according to the NCVS data from 2011 to 2015.

Question 9

Survey data report that the most common location where hate crimes occur is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Survey data report that the most common...

Question 10

Which of the following was identified in the text as the most common reason why victims do not report hate crimes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following was identified in...

Question 11

Which hate crime indicator has survey data shown to be the primary evidence that a hate crime has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Survey data often shows that the use of hate language by the offender is a primary indicator that a hate crime has occurred, as it directly reflects the offender's bias or prejudice against the victim's perceived characteristics.

Question 12

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that in 2017, the most common bias categories for hate crimes were _____.

Accepted Answer

In 2017, the FBI reported that the most common bias category for hate crimes was race/ethnicity, accounting for a significant portion of the incidents.

Question 13

Which federal hate crime law is considered to be the most comprehensive?

Accepted Answer

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act is considered the most comprehensive federal hate crime law as it expands the definition of hate crimes and provides federal authorities with greater ability to engage in hate crime investigations.

Question 14

Which of the following statements pertaining to state hate crime laws is true?

Accepted Answer

State hate crime laws vary significantly in terms of the range of crimes they cover, as each state has its own statutes and definitions regarding what constitutes a hate crime.

Question 15

Oregon's Hate Crimes Act of 1981 mainly focused on crimes that were motivated by ______ bias.

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Hate Crimes Act of 1981 primarily focused on crimes motivated by racial bias.

Question 16

The majority of the states and territories in the United States fall under which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

The majority of states and territories in the United States have hate crime laws that require the collection of data on hate crimes, as this is a common legislative approach to addressing and understanding the prevalence and nature of hate crimes.

Question 17

Almost all of the states that have passed penalty-enhancement laws provide for enhanced penalties if the victim was targeted because of their ______.

Accepted Answer

Most states with penalty-enhancement laws focus on race, religion, or ethnicity as the primary categories for enhanced penalties when a victim is targeted based on these characteristics.

Question 18

Research suggests that jurors are more likely to use which of the following in their decision making?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that jurors are more likely...

Question 19

According to the authors, the issue of making inferences about motive is problematic in cases where the defendant invokes which of the following rights?

Accepted Answer

The Fifth Amendment right to be silent is problematic for making inferences about motive because the defendant's silence cannot be used as evidence of guilt or motive, making it difficult to draw conclusions about their intentions.

Question 20

If a prosecutor wanted to prove that a defendant committed a hate crime, which burden of proof standard would they be required to use?

Accepted Answer

In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest burden of proof and is required for all criminal convictions, including hate crimes.

Quiz 6: Community Policing and Hate Crime