Army Promotion Board

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What does ASAP stand for?

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Army Substance Abuse Program

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What is the mission of ASAP?

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The ASAP’s mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s
total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers

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What are the objectives of ASAP?

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Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
Provide services, which are adequate and responsive to the needs of the total workforce and
emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education, and treatment.
Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential
problems before they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers.
Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service.
Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education at all levels of command,
and encourage commanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities.
Ensure all military and civilian personnel assigned to ASAP staff are appropriately trained and
experienced to accomplish their mission.
Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among DA civilian
employees by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Improve readiness by extending services to the total Army.
Ensure quality customer service

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What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?

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Personnel will not promote any function glamorizing the use of alcohol through
drinking contests, games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes in
contests.

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What army Regulation covers ASAP?

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AR 600-85

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Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?

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ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred. Failure to
attend a mandatory counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

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What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to
rehabilitation

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Soldiers who fail to participate adequately in, or to respond successfully to,rehabilitation
will be processed for administrative separation and not be provided another opportunity
for rehabilitation except under the most extraordinary circumstances, as determined by
the CD in consultation with the unit commander.

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What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?

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Voluntary (self-identification)
Commander / Supervisor Identification
Biochemical Identification
Medical Identification
Investigation and or Apprehension

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What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?

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Return Soldiers to full duty as soon as possible.
Identify Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated within the scope of this regulation and to
advise their unit commanders.
Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment
facility in the vicinity where they reside after discharge from the Army.
Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the family, with the ultimate
goal of enabling the Soldier to perform more effectively.
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What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?

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The objectives of Army’sBiochemical Testing Program are to:
Deter Soldiers, including those members on initial entry on AD after enlistment or appointment,
from abusing drugs (including illegal drugs, other illicit substances, and prescribed medication).
Facilitate early identification of alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
Enable commanders to assess the security, military fitness, good order and discipline of their units,
and to use information obtained to take appropriate action (for example, UCMJ, administrative, or
other actions, including referral to the ASAP counseling center for screening, evaluation, and
possible treatment).
Monitor rehabilitation of those enrolled for alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other drug abuse within the Army.

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Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?

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Unit inspections. (either the entire or part of a unit)
Search and seizures/probable cause.
Competence for Duty.
Rehabilitation.
Mishap or Safety Inspection.
Consent (specimen may be provided voluntarily by a Soldier).
New Entrant.
Medical

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All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?

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Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.

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Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?

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Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to
reenlist. However, Soldiers who need additional service time to complete their
enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permit completion

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Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged

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Yes, IAW AR600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)).

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What Does ACS stand for?

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Army Community Service

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What does the ACS symbol represent?

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The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability

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What is the ACS mission statement?

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The mission of the ACS center is to—
Facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive
services that support readiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.
Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements,
eliminate duplication in service delivery, and measure service effectiveness.

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What Army regulation covers ACS?

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AR 608-1

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How is ACS staffed for the most part?

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By volunteers

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What is the motto of the ACS?

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Self-help, service and stability

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Who qualifies for ACS?

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In the United States,the following personnel are eligible for ACS assistance:
All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members, if otherwise eligible for
services.
Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve when on active duty and their
family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Army appropriated fund(APF) and non appropriated fund (NAF) employees and their family
members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Family members of prisoners of war or personnel missing in action, if otherwise eligible for
services.
Surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, if otherwise
eligible for services.
In overseas commands, the Commander will determine eligibility according to international treatise
and agreements.

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What can you do to help out ACS?

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Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your
time

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What regulation covers the ACES?

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AR 621-5

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What regulation covers Army Learning Centers?

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AR 621-6

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What are the goals of ACES?

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Develop confident,competent leaders.
Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of soldiers.
Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and adult family members.
Provide self-development opportunities for DACs.
Provide self-development opportunities for DAC ACES professional and support staff.

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What does TABE stand for?

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Test ofAdult Basic Education

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How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?

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100%

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Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES

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Pell Grant
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans

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What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center?

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Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)
High School Completion Program
Service members Opportunity Colleges Associates Degree Program (SOCAD)
Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB)
Skill Recognition Programs
Command Language Programs (Head start - Gateway)
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Education Counseling Services
Learning Resource Centers

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What Soldier development programs does ACES provide?

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Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).
High School Completion Program.
English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
Mission-related Language (Head start and Gateway).
Mission-required Language.
MOS Improvement Training (MOSIT).

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What does DANTES stand for?

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Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

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What does DANTES do?

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DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family
members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.

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Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what

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BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers
with a GT between 100 and 110 may be command referred.

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Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI
Bill?

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July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for the first 12 months

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What does SOC stand for?

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Service members Opportunity Colleges

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What does SOCAD stand for?

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Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees

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What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?

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The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army's
commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that
centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy,
response,reporting, and accountability.

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The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies
where and when

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This policy applies --
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post
housing).

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What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?

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Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army
civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects
are treated according to Army policy.
Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.
Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.
Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and well-being.
Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault
victims, thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative
and disciplinary action.

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Define sexual assault

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Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of
force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot
consent.

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Sexual assault includes what acts?

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Rape
Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex)
Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
Attempts to commit these acts

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More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?

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Alcohol

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Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?

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The Commander’s Responsibility

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Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Program: victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator.

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Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted.
Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject).
Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender).

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What is the Army's policy on sexual assault?

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Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness
by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a
sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. Sexual assault is
incompatible with Army values and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws.
The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault; to promote the
sensitive handling of victims of sexual assault; to offer victim assistance and counseling; to hold
those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable; to provide confidential avenues for
reporting, and to reinforce a commitment to Army values.
The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.The Army
will treat every reported sexual assault incident seriously by following proper guidelines. The
information and circumstances of the allegations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.
This policy applies—
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housin

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If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?

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Their chain of command.
Medical Treatment Facility.
Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
Chaplains.
Social Work Services.
Family Advocacy.
Legal Services

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Army Regulation 27-10 outlines the rights of crime victims, what are they?

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The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy
The right to be protected from the accused offender
The right to be notified of court proceedings
The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the assault unless the
court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the
victim heard other testimony at trial, or for other good cause
The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case
The right to seek restitution, if appropriate
The right to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release
of the offender from custody.

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What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Program?

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Ensure that assigned personnel (to include RC personnel under their jurisdiction) are familiar with
the Army policy on sexual harassment.
Publish and post written command policy statements for the prevention of sexual harassment.
Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Identify
problems or potential problems. Take prompt, decisive action to investigate all complaints of
sexual harassment. Either resolve the problem at the lowest possible level or, if necessary, take
formal disciplinary or administrative action. Do not allow Soldiers to be retaliated against for
filing complaints. Continually monitor the unit and assess sexual harassment prevention policies
and programs at all levels within area of responsibility. Ensure all leaders understand that if they
witness or otherwise know of incidents of sexual harassment, they are obligated to act. If they do
not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual harassment.
Set the standard

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What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples?

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Verbal – Examples of verbal sexual harassment may include telling sexual jokes;
using sexually explicit profanity, threats, sexually oriented cadences, or sexual
comments.
Nonverbal – Examples of nonverbal sexual harassment may include staring at
someone (that is, “undressing someone with one’s eyes"), blowing kisses, winking, or
licking one’s lips in a suggestive manner.
Physical Contact - Examples of physical sexual harassment may include touching,
patting, pinching, bumping, grabbing, cornering, or blocking a passageway; kissing;
and providing unsolicited back or neck rubs.

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What does EO stand for?

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Equal Opportunity

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What is an EOR?

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EqualOpportunity Representative

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What rank should an EOR normally be?

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SGT (P)through 1LT

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What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?

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January – 3rd Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
February – 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month
March – 1-31 - Women’s History Month
April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - "Days of
Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust
May – 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month
August – 26 - Women’s Equality Day
September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month
November – 1-30 - National Native American Indian Heritage Month

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What Army Regulation covers the EO program?

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AR 600-20 chapter 6

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What are the goals of the EO program?

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Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and
within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices
that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and
women of America's Army.

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What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal
opportunity?

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Written command policy statements for EO
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures

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Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?

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4 (1 each quarter)

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Define the term ethnic group.

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A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural
heritage based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or
symbols;literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness; and/or an
external perception of distinctiveness.

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Define the term racism.

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Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates aperson or
group because of skin color or race.

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Describe minority group

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Any groupdistinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion,
color,gender, or national origin