Question 1

Censorship refers to whether media coverage of a terrorist incident inspires more terrorism.

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Censorship refers to the action of suppressing or restricting access to certain information or content. It is not specifically related to how media coverage of a terrorist incident may or may not inspire more terrorism.

Question 2

In 1998,James Byrd Jr. ,an African American man,was tied to a truck by white supremacists and then dragged and decapitated.

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This tragic event occurred on June 7, 1998, in Jasper, Texas.

Question 3

A burglar is caught in the middle of burglarizing a residential home of a well-known area Muslim imam (priest).As the burglar runs from the scene of the crime,he yells a racial slur at the homeowner.The offender's identity is unknown.This is a hate crime.

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While the act of burglary itself is a crime, for an incident to be classified as a hate crime, it must be motivated primarily by bias against a protected characteristic such as race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The use of a racial slur, while reprehensible, does not necessarily indicate that the primary motivation for the burglary was hate or bias, especially if the offender's identity and motivations are unknown.

Question 4

There are documented connections between terrorist groups and drug trafficking,particularly in reference to smuggling pseudoephedrine.

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There have been various documented connections between terrorist groups and drug trafficking, including the smuggling of pseudoephedrine which is used in the production of methamphetamine. This allows these groups to generate additional funds to finance their operations.

Question 5

Define target congruence.

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Question 6

Give two (2)examples of domestic terror threats as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Question 7

The number of private citizens being killed due to terrorist attacks has increased by 172 percent from 2013 to 2014.

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The number of private citizens being killed due to terrorist attacks increased by 172 percent from 2013 to 2014.

Question 8

The punishment for arson of a church can vary from one (1)year imprisonment and a fine to death.

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The punishment for arson of a church can vary depending on various factors, such as the severity of the crime, the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction, and the circumstances of the case. In some cases, the punishment can range from one year imprisonment and a fine to death penalty.

Question 9

While a hate crime is not exclusively a federal offense,the federal government can,and does,investigate and prosecute hate crimes as civil rights violations.

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While hate crimes may be prosecuted at the state or local level, the federal government can also become involved and pursue charges against individuals who commit hate crimes as violations of civil rights laws.

Question 10

What are the three (3)general barriers to understanding terrorism as defined by Brian Forst?

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Question 11

White nationalists believe that they get to decide which laws to obey and which to ignore,and they don't think they should have to pay taxes.

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White nationalism is primarily an ideology that emphasizes racial segregation, supremacy of the white race, and the creation of a white ethnostate. While some individuals within this movement might hold anti-government or anti-tax views, these are not defining characteristics of white nationalism itself.

Question 12

Anti-immigrant hate groups are the most extreme of the hundreds of nativist and vigilante groups that have proliferated since the late 1990s,when anti-immigration xenophobia began to rise to levels not seen in the United States since the 1920s.

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The statement correctly describes anti-immigrant hate groups as the most extreme among nativist and vigilante groups that have increased in numbers since the late 1990s due to rising anti-immigration sentiment. It also highlights the historical context of this trend, comparing it to the 1920s.

Question 13

According to Byers and Crider,why were the Amish perceived as suitable targets (three reasons)?

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Question 14

Simulation theory assesses various scenarios by applying simulation gaming models,usually to understand why parties in competitive situations behave as they do and to advise players of the best way to play the game.

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Question 15

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center,Klan chapters grew from 72 in 2014 to 190 in 2015.

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This statement is true according to the Southern Poverty Law Center's report.

Question 16

The sheltering group within an umbrella organization does all of the following EXCEPT:

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The sheltering group is focused on providing physical and logistical support to those within the organization. Developing ideology is typically the role of leadership or an ideological group within the organization rather than the sheltering group.

Question 17

Much of what the general public knows about terrorism is from the media.

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The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and understanding of terrorism, as they are often the primary source of information on terrorist incidents and activities. However, the depth and accuracy of this coverage can vary significantly depending on the media outlet and the specific incident being covered.

Question 18

Define game theory.

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Question 19

The first known terrorist group was the Sicarii,an extremist group of the religious sect of Zealots.

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The Sicarii were a Jewish extremist group who engaged in acts of terror against Roman occupiers in the 1st century AD, making them the first known terrorist group. They were a faction of the Zealots, a religious sect known for their fierce opposition to Roman rule.

Question 20

Part of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is now part of the U.S.Customs and Border Protection agency.

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In June 2020, a portion of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) was integrated into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency in order to enhance coordination of inspections and screenings at U.S. ports of entry.

Quiz 15: Hate Crimes, Terrorism, and Home Land Security