Who Is the Most Likely to Be a Victim of a Crime

question 60

Multiple Choice

Who is the most likely to be a victim of a crime such as theft, robbery, rape, and assault?

• A) Jeffrey, a Black adolescent living in the suburbs
• B) Rose, an adult White woman living in a large city
• C) Elaine, a White adolescent living in a rural area
• D) Mitch, a Hispanic adolescent living in the inner city

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Definitions:

Fundamental Rights

A group of rights that have been recognized by the Supreme Court as requiring a high degree of protection from government encroachment. These rights are specifically identified in the Constitution, especially in the Bill of Rights, or have been found under due process.

Takings Clause

The Fifth Amendment states that “private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation.” This clause has been incorporated within the Fourteenth Amendment due process, so it also applies to the states.

Fifth Amendment

is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides several protections for people accused of crimes, including protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process.

Article V

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