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In order for a confession to be admissible it must be: a. voluntary. b. true. c. independently corroborated. d. in writing. Searches of vehicles incident to the arrest of an occupant area allowed only if the officer has a reasonable […]

The Supreme Court stated that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia in: a. United States v. Miller b. District of Columbia v. Heller c. Presser v. Illinois d. Stevens […]

Protected forms of speech include all of the following, except: a. burning the American flag. b. protesting abortion clinics. c. advocating the violent overthrow of the government. d. swearing at a law enforcement officer. The Amendment which describes the requirements […]

The United States Supreme Court struck down the portion of the Brady Bill which compelled local law enforcement to perform background checks on handgun applicants, holding the requirement violated: a. the right to privacy. b. separate state sovereignty c. the […]

Which state does not allow hanging as a method of execution? a. Washington b. Delaware c. Texas d. New Hampshire Professional literature is written for the: a. layperson. b. practitioner in a given field. c. research analyst. d. undergraduate level […]

The Smith Act (1940): a. banned nude dancing. b. made it unlawful to advocate overthrowing the government by force. c. established national standards for obscenity. d. established the “clear and probable danger” test. In Arizona v. Fulminante, the Court ruled […]

The USA PATRIOT Act improves counter-terrorism efforts by all of the following, except: a. allowing investigators to use tools already available to investigate organized crime and drug trafficking. b. facilitating information sharing and cooperation among government agencies. c. increasing penalties […]

For a search to have occurred, government agents must make physical entry into someone’s property. Describe the purposes and accomplishments of the two Continental Congresses. Answer: The First Continental Congress (September 5″October 26, 1774) met to discuss mounting complaints against […]

The Constitution was originally drafted to limit the power of: a. the federal government. b. governments of the 13 independent colonial states. c. British rule over the colonies. d. Congress. The powers kept by the states under the Tenth Amendment […]

Explain the significance of the Ninth Amendment relative to federal power. Describe at least eight instances in which Miranda need not be given. Answer: Generally, the Miranda warning need not be given: •When the officer asks no questions. •During general […]

The caption of a case tells: a. in what other digests the case may be found. b. the parties that are involved in a case. c. when the case was first filed with the court. d. who won the case. […]

. In Presser v. Illinois (1886), the Court refused to _______________ the Second Amendment into the Fourteenth Amendment. Wikipedia is considered a reliable source for academic purposes. Answer: F The Sixth Amendment provides the accused with an attorney not only […]

Individual rights proponents claim that: a. only military and law enforcement personnel have a right to possess firearms. b. citizens should be permitted to possess only a single, individual weapon, not an entire arsenal. c. the framers of the Constitution […]

The Thirteenth Amendment: a. overturned the Dred Scott decision and prohibits slavery. b. outlines the structure of the federal judiciary. c. established how representatives are apportioned and what their qualifications are.. d. prohibited the sale and purchase of intoxicating liquors. […]

The exception to the exclusionary rule referring to instances in which the preponderance of evidence suggests the defendant’s guilt and that the illegal evidence is not critical to proving the case is known as ____________. A person who becomes mentally […]

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any criminal case where controversies over the death penalty are involved. Discuss what alleged racial disparities exist within our criminal justice system. Answer: Discrimination has been alleged to exist throughout the criminal justice […]

In order for speech to be considered obscene, and thus not protected by the First Amendment, it must be all of the following except: a. the work arouses erotic sexual interest. b. the work taken as a whole appeals to […]

Which of the following is not one of the five legitimate uses of force (“Rules of Engagement”)? a. effectuate an arrest b. prevent escape c. overcome resistance d. overcome objections Perhaps one of the most fundamental constitutional rights of prisoners […]

Police may arrest for an unwitnessed felony based on ________. _____________ is an attitude; discrimination is a behavior. Answer: prejudice A person’s refusal to give consent to search can be used to establish probable cause. Answer: F Discuss in detail […]

The Amendment that contains the famous due process clause, “nor shall any person be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law,” is the: a. Fifth Amendment b. Sixth Amendment c. Fourth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment A(n) […]