Instructions: Identify the Following

question 39

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Federal Securities Act, Securities and Exchange Commission

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Death Penalty

A legal punishment where a person is put to death by the state as a penalty for a crime.

Race

A socially constructed category of identification based on physical characteristics, ancestry, historical affiliation, or shared culture.

Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Legislation aimed at preventing crimes motivated by bias or hatred towards certain groups based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.