A Suspect Classification Is One That _______

question 25

Multiple Choice

A suspect classification is one that _______.

• A) makes a group's claims of discrimination suspect
• B) treats people differently because of a classification such as race; laws that include suspect classifications are subject to strict scrutiny
• C) is a classification used to place suspected racists on a watch list, and they are subsequently scrutinized
• D) is a method of classifying suspects as to whether their crimes are hate crimes
• E) is used for situations involving handicapped persons

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with rights to dividends and voting in corporate matters.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired but not yet retired or resold.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, reflecting the investment in the business.

Dividends Payable

A liability account that represents the amount of dividends that a company has declared but not yet paid out to its shareholders.