MPD BLOCK 8 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Hate
Intense dislike or extreme aversion toward a certain person, place, thing, or group of people.
Bias
An inclination of temperament or outlook, especially a personal and sometimes unreasoned
judgment.
prejudice
*preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience,
* judgments toward people or a person based on a characteristic or perceived characteristics of
that person
Discrimination
Is a behavior whereas prejudice is an opinion based on a person's biased feelings
Stereotyping
An oversimplified standardized image of a person, group of people, or object
For a crime to get an enhanced penalty what has to be present?
The offenders actions were motivated in whole or in part by hate or biased.
Who makes the final determination for an enhanced hate crime penalty ?
U.S.A.O (U.S. attorneys office) and OAG(office of the attorney General)
What is a bias-related/ hate crime?
Is a designated act that demonstrates an accused prejudice based on the actual or perceived
race,color,religion,national origin,sex,age, marital status, personal appearance, serial
,orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, homelessness, physical
disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of a victim of the subject designated act.
What is race?
A classification of modern human, based on any or a combination of various physical
characteristics, as skin color, facial form, or eye shape and now frequently based on such
genetic markers as blood groups
What is color of skin?
One of the most conspicuous ways in which humans vary. Melanin accounts for most of the
variation in the visual appearance of human skin.
What is religion?
A system of faith and worship usually involving belief in a Supreme being and usually containing
a moral or ethical code
Who can be a victim of a hate/bias crime ?
Anyone
What is National origin?
The country in which a person was born ,or from which a persons ancestors came
What is sex?
A biological anatomy, it takes into consideration chromosomal make up, sex organs, and is used
to delineate between female, male, and intersex individuals.
What is age ?
A period of individual existence or the duration of a persons life
What is marital status ?
The state of being married, in a domestic partnership, single, divorced, separated or widowed
, What is personal appearance?
The outward appearance of a person,irrespective of sex with regard to bodily conditions or
characteristics, manner of style or dress, manner of personal grooming.
What is sexual orientation?
Individuals someone is attracted too physically, emotionally or romantically
What is Gender identity or expression ?
A gender related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual regardless of the
individuals assigned sex at birth
What is family responsibilities?
The state of being or the potential to become a contributor to the support of a persons in a
dependent relationship.
What is homelessness?
Condition of not having a regular, safe, secure place to rely on staying overnight
What is a disability?
a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
What is matriculation?
The condition of being enrolled in a college, university, business, nursing etc.
What is political affiliation?
The state of belonging to or endorsing any political party
Designated Act
Is a criminal act including arson, assault, burglary, injury to property, kidnapping, manslaughter,
murder, rape, robbery,theft, unlawful entry etc.
Enhanced Penalty
ANSWERS
Hate
Intense dislike or extreme aversion toward a certain person, place, thing, or group of people.
Bias
An inclination of temperament or outlook, especially a personal and sometimes unreasoned
judgment.
prejudice
*preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience,
* judgments toward people or a person based on a characteristic or perceived characteristics of
that person
Discrimination
Is a behavior whereas prejudice is an opinion based on a person's biased feelings
Stereotyping
An oversimplified standardized image of a person, group of people, or object
For a crime to get an enhanced penalty what has to be present?
The offenders actions were motivated in whole or in part by hate or biased.
Who makes the final determination for an enhanced hate crime penalty ?
U.S.A.O (U.S. attorneys office) and OAG(office of the attorney General)
What is a bias-related/ hate crime?
Is a designated act that demonstrates an accused prejudice based on the actual or perceived
race,color,religion,national origin,sex,age, marital status, personal appearance, serial
,orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, homelessness, physical
disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of a victim of the subject designated act.
What is race?
A classification of modern human, based on any or a combination of various physical
characteristics, as skin color, facial form, or eye shape and now frequently based on such
genetic markers as blood groups
What is color of skin?
One of the most conspicuous ways in which humans vary. Melanin accounts for most of the
variation in the visual appearance of human skin.
What is religion?
A system of faith and worship usually involving belief in a Supreme being and usually containing
a moral or ethical code
Who can be a victim of a hate/bias crime ?
Anyone
What is National origin?
The country in which a person was born ,or from which a persons ancestors came
What is sex?
A biological anatomy, it takes into consideration chromosomal make up, sex organs, and is used
to delineate between female, male, and intersex individuals.
What is age ?
A period of individual existence or the duration of a persons life
What is marital status ?
The state of being married, in a domestic partnership, single, divorced, separated or widowed
, What is personal appearance?
The outward appearance of a person,irrespective of sex with regard to bodily conditions or
characteristics, manner of style or dress, manner of personal grooming.
What is sexual orientation?
Individuals someone is attracted too physically, emotionally or romantically
What is Gender identity or expression ?
A gender related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual regardless of the
individuals assigned sex at birth
What is family responsibilities?
The state of being or the potential to become a contributor to the support of a persons in a
dependent relationship.
What is homelessness?
Condition of not having a regular, safe, secure place to rely on staying overnight
What is a disability?
a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
What is matriculation?
The condition of being enrolled in a college, university, business, nursing etc.
What is political affiliation?
The state of belonging to or endorsing any political party
Designated Act
Is a criminal act including arson, assault, burglary, injury to property, kidnapping, manslaughter,
murder, rape, robbery,theft, unlawful entry etc.
Enhanced Penalty
