Race and Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the complex relationship between race, ethnicity, and the criminal justice system. It covers various aspects such as racial profiling, disparities in sentencing, and the impact of implicit bias on policing. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: race ethnicity criminal justice racial profiling sentencing disparities implicit bias |
What is the term used to describe the practice of targeting individuals for suspicion of criminal activity based solely on their race or ethnicity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to racial disparities in sentencing?
What is the term used to describe the unconscious and often unintentional biases that can influence decision-making, including in the criminal justice system?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of racial profiling?
What is the term used to describe the overrepresentation of people of color in the criminal justice system, from arrest to sentencing?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system?
What is the term used to describe the practice of stopping and searching individuals without probable cause, often based on race or ethnicity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the overrepresentation of people of color in the criminal justice system?
What is the term used to describe the practice of targeting certain neighborhoods or communities for increased police surveillance and enforcement, often based on race or ethnicity?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of racial disparities in the criminal justice system?
What is the term used to describe the practice of using algorithms and data analysis to predict an individual's likelihood of committing a crime, often based on race or ethnicity?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system?
What is the term used to describe the practice of using excessive force by law enforcement, often against people of color?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of police brutality?
What is the term used to describe the practice of using racial slurs or other racially offensive language by law enforcement?