Exam 13: Terrorism and Hate Crime

Which theory may offer some explanations for hate crime?

The ______ wave of modern terrorism, which began in 19th century Russia, was largely concerned with political reform.

When did state legislatures began writing hate-crime laws?

List the four waves of modern terrorism, and explain the main characteristics and motivations of each wave.

Which of the following statements about the USA PATRIOT Act is false?

This is the most important concern in dealing with terrorist networks.

The Taliban are particularly strong in this country.

This school of theory explains terrorism by suggesting that terrorists make a rational choice to break the law and use violence to further awareness of themselves and their political causes.

This is a criminal offense that occurs as part of another criminal offense or complex of offenses.

Which is a criticism of hate-crime legislation?

This group makes up the main terrorist group in Turkey.

This Agreement appears to have solved much of the terrorist problem in Northern Ireland.

This inspired the third wave of modern terrorism.

For the NCVS to classify an offense as a hate crime, the victim must report at least one of three types of evidence that the act was motivated by hate. Which is not one of these types of evidence?

Discuss why the term "hate crime" may not accurately define what it seeks to define. Can you think of some better terms?

Traditionally, this federal agency was responsible for gathering information on external threats to the United States.

What is the goal of terrorism?

This is a criminal offense like murder or rape, but with an added element of bias.

Which of the following is not an example of international terrorism?

Explain why not every criminal offense in which the perpetrator is hateful is a hate crime.