Test Bank for Race and Crime 6th Edition by Gabbidon, Greene ISBN: 9781071813157
Race and Crime 6e Gabbidon Test Bank
Race and Crime (6th) ISBN 9781071813157 | Chapter 1: gabbidon-race-and-crime-6e assessments 2024 Total Questions: 45
Multiple Choice (25) Q1. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
______ is the Supreme Court case that considered whether the collection of DNA from a suspect constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure. a) Plessy v. Ferguson b) Brown v. Board of Education c) Arizona v. United States d) Maryland v. King ✓ correct Q2. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Which statement about the most current information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau is true? a) The census is eliminating questions related to race and ethnicity. b) The U.S. Census Bureau uses race and ethnicity interchangeably. c) There is a separate question for race and Hispanic origin. ✓ correct d) There is a question on race but not on ethnicity. Q3. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
______ groups usually have a common language, culture, and geography. a) Ethnic ✓ correct b) Racial c) Minority d) Population Q4. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
The largest ethnic minority group in America is ______. a) Asian Americans b) Native Americans c) Hispanics/Latinos ✓ correct d) African Americans Q5. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
It has been suggested that the term ______ should replace “minority” when referring to racial and ethnic groups. a) immigrant b) people of color ✓ correct c) mixed background d) outsider Q6. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
______ refers to a negative attitude toward a particular group of people. a) Prejudice ✓ correct b) Implicit bias c) Ethnic disparity d) Discrimination
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Q7. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
______ refers to the unequal treatment of people based on their belonging to a particular group. a) Prejudice b) Stereotyping c) Implicit bias d) Discrimination ✓ correct Q8. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Application
Which scenario represents a discriminatory action based on prejudice? a) denying a rental application based upon an applicant’s religion ✓ correct b) denying an employment application based upon a felony conviction c) cutting off a driver in rush hour traffic d) ignoring a door-to-door salesperson Q9. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Application
An example of implicit bias is when a police officer ______. a) patrols a specific neighborhood known to have the highest crimes rates in the city b) applies handcuffs to two Asian American men involved in a physical altercation c) pulls over a White woman whose vehicle fits the profile of a wanted suspect d) pulls over a Black man slowly driving through an upper class area ✓ correct Q10. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Colonial leaders in the United States were influenced by the democratic institutions of the ______. a) Asians b) African Americans c) Iroquois ✓ correct d) Arabs Q11. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 required Native Americans to ______. a) emigrate to Canada b) move west of the Mississippi ✓ correct c) flee to Europe d) move south of Wyoming Q12. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Which act provided Native Americans with reservation lands? a) Indian Reorganization b) Indian Removal c) Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance d) Dawes ✓ correct Q13. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
______ suggested searching for vessels to end the international slave trade. a) The Treaty of Ghent ✓ correct b) The Fugitive Slave Act c) Plessy v. Ferguson d) Benjamin Franklin
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Q14. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Which act was structured to ensure the return of runaway slaves? a) Fugitive Slave ✓ correct b) Slave Patrol c) Dawes d) Toleration Q15. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Slavery throughout the United States was ended by ______. a) the Emancipation Proclamation b) the Thirteenth Amendment ✓ correct c) the Convict Lease System d) Black Codes Q16. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
In the case of ______, the Court’s “separate but equal” decision gave support to enforce White supremacy by separating the races. a) Brown v. Board of Education b) Arizona v. United States c) Plessy v. Ferguson ✓ correct d) Maryland v. King Q17. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
German families arriving in ______ represented the start of the country’s mass German immigration. a) Boston b) New York c) Philadelphia ✓ correct d) Jamestown Q18. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Which act placed a quota on the number of Italians who could immigrate to the United States? a) Italian Removal b) Toleration c) Dawes d) Immigration Act of 1924 ✓ correct Q19. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Which riot caused the greatest loss of life in New York City prior to September 11? a) Draft Riot ✓ correct b) Sailor Riot c) New York City Riot d) Race Riot Q20. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
The first Jews who arrived in America were of ______ origin. a) Hispanic ✓ correct b) Italian c) West Indian d) German
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Q21. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Application
An Arab community in the United States has increased surveillance by law enforcement under the guise of heightened national security. This is an example of ______. a) stereotyping b) racial profiling ✓ correct c) reverse racism d) intelligence led policing Q22. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
The ______ allowed Mexicans to come to the United States to do agricultural work during World War II. a) Dawes Act b) Mexican Immigration Act c) Bracero Program ✓ correct d) Toleration Act Q23. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
______ became a commonwealth of the United States in the 1950s. a) Cuba b) Mexico c) Puerto Rico ✓ correct d) Dominican Republic Q24. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
The California gold rush increased the immigration of which group to America? a) Mexicans b) Chinese ✓ correct c) West Indians d) African Americans Q25. [Multiple Choice] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Which Asian American group has the largest population in the United States? a) Korean b) Japanese c) Vietnamese d) Chinese ✓ correct True/False (10) Q26. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
DNA can be used to identify the race of an offender in a criminal investigation. a) True ✓ correct b) False Correct answer: True Q27. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Upon arrival to the United States, Christopher Columbus and his followers thought the native people were inferior. a) True ✓ correct b) False Correct answer: True
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Q28. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Native Americans initially helped Europeans new to North America survive in their new environment. a) True ✓ correct b) False Correct answer: True Q29. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Although there were a few exceptions, most treaties signed between Whites and Native Americans were honored. a) True b) False ✓ correct Correct answer: False Q30. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
In the 1950s, Congress enacted legislation called “relocation,” calling for an end to the reservation system. a) True b) False ✓ correct Correct answer: False Q31. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
In the “Ten Precepts of American Slavery Jurisprudence,” White men were punished for raping Black women. a) True b) False ✓ correct Correct answer: False Q32. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
After slavery ended throughout the United States, many African Americans remained in the South. a) True ✓ correct b) False Correct answer: True Q33. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
During the Reconstruction Era, mediation was used to handle people who challenged the White power structure. a) True b) False ✓ correct Correct answer: False Q34. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
To encourage immigration to the colonies, the Toleration Act ensured religious freedom for Catholics. a) True ✓ correct b) False Correct answer: True Q35. [True/False] · Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Asians are a group who have been able to fully assimilate into the culture of the United States. a) True b) False ✓ correct Correct answer: False Essay (10) Page 5
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Q36. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Briefly explain the controversy surrounding familial DNA testing when searching for biological relatives of an unknown evidence profile obtained from crime scene evidence. Suggested answer: Sample response: Familial DNA testing happens when the suspect’s DNA is a partial match, prompting police to question the suspect’s immediate and extended family. Doing so can criminalize entire families. This is particularly concerning for families of color because they are disproportionately arrested and incarcerated. Q37. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Most scholars see the termsraceandethnicityas culturally relevant rather than biologically relevant. Compare positive and negative considerations of this position. Suggested answer: Sample response: Viewing race and ethnicity as culturally relevant considers the changing nature of human identity. Doing so provides an understanding of how historical, social, and cultural factors shape people’s experiences. However, this position can overlook the impact of systemic racism and discrimination, downplaying the effect of structural inequalities. Focusing only on culture also reinforces stereotypes. Q38. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Application
There were nearly 12 million more people of Hispanic/Latino descent in the United States in 2020 than there were in 2010. This trend has resulted in concerns not only about immigration in general but also illegal immigration. Are these concerns justified? Explain your answer. Suggested answer: Sample response: The concerns about the increasing Hispanic/Latino population is complicated. Some people claim that this growth contributes to cultural diversity. However, others are worried about issues it brings concerning resources, especially in regard to job availability. Q39. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Application
The termsorganized crimeandmafiabecame synonymous with Italians following their immigration to the United States. A congressional report described Italian immigrants as morally deficient, excitable, and vengeful. Is this an example of implicit bias? Explain your answer. Suggested answer: Sample response: Yes, this is an example of implicit bias. It stereotypes an ethnic group based on negative characteristics, perpetuating stereotypes and reinforcing prejudices. It also overlooks the vast majority of Italians that are law-abiding citizens who contribute to society. Q40. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Explain the concept of reverse discrimination and provide an example. Suggested answer: Sample response: Reverse discrimination happens when someone from a majority group experiences discrimination. For example, a man sues his employer because a female colleague received favorable treatment for being a woman, while he received unfavorable treatment for being a man. Q41. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Explain the impact of the “Great Migration” to race demographics in the United States following the turn of the 20th century. Suggested answer: Sample response: The "Great Migration" at the turn of the 20th century refers to how African Americans moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North. This led to an increase in the African American population in northern cities to seek better opportunities. Q42. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Explain the impact of World War II on the assimilation of German Americans. Suggested answer: Sample response: There was still anti-German sentiment with World War II, but it was not as high as it was during World War I. Following World War II, German Americans assimilated by intermarriage and their increasing advancement within institutions in society.
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Q43. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Explain how the potato famine in Ireland influenced the immigration of Irish Americans during the 17th century. Suggested answer: Sample response: The potato famine had a considerable impact on Irish immigration to the United States. The famine adversely impacted Ireland's economy, leading to widespread starvation and death. As a result, millions of Irish people went to the United States in search of a better life. Q44. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Explain how Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, which banned religious discrimination, impacted the assimilation of Jewish Americans in the United States. Suggested answer: Sample response: By guaranteeing religious freedom under the law, Article VI allowed Jewish Americans to participate in society without fear of persecution. It allowed Jewish immigrants to establish communities, integrate into society, and pursue more opportunities. Q45. [Essay] · Cognitive Domain: Application
Explain how the model minority label attached to Asians might benefit them in the justice system. Suggested answer: Sample response: The model minority label depicts Asians as high-achieving and law-abiding. Therefore, it may lead to more favorable treatment within the justice system. Judges, jurors, and police may perceive Asians as less threatening because of this label, potentially resulting in lighter sentences or less punitive treatment.
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