Question

the term hate crime refers to: *
a) any crime committed out of anger
b) a crime motivated by bias against a protected characteristic
c) only crimes involving physical violence
d) crimes committed against law enforcement

a burning cross is always considered a hate crime *
true
false

Explanation:

Hate - crime is defined as a crime motivated by bias against a protected characteristic such as race, religion, gender, etc. A burning cross can be a symbol used in hate - related activities, but it is not always considered a hate crime as context matters. For example, in some non - malicious cultural or religious settings, a burning cross may not be a hate - crime.

Answer:

1. B. A crime motivated by bias against a protected characteristic
2. False