How did the Smith test alter from the Sherbert test? How has the change affected the government’s ability to regulate religious freedom?

What will be an ideal response?


It now made generally applicable laws valid even if they inadvertently impede religious freedom. Answers will vary.

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Is such a roadblock legal?

Assume that a roadblock is set up not to obtain evidence of a recent crime but to actually find the perpetrator of a recent spate of robberies based on officer observations of a driver's nervousness, answers to police questions, or other seemingly suspicious behavior. What will be an ideal response?

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Sally was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in her apartment during a home invasion. Police investigators interviewed Sally and she agreed to meet with a composite sketch artist to attempt to draw a likeness of the suspect

After the interview, a drawing was made and Sally said the likeness was, "So-so." In other words, the likeness was not very close but had some resemblance to the suspect. A week later, police had a suspect and a line-up was conducted. Sally was brought in to view the ‘suspects.' What might an expert say regarding Sally's eyewitness identification of a suspect in this case? A. Viewing a composite drawing or lineup can change witnesses' memories of an event. B. A witness viewing a lineup may choose a suspect that resembles the culprit but isn't. C. A witness viewing a lineup may choose a suspect that resembles the composite sketch but isn't the culprit. D. All of the above.

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__________________ are used by gangs in a variety of ways, often because they arouse less suspicion than male adults

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is accurate concerning the use of evaluation research?

a. it is gaining in popularity among researchers but it will likely not make a difference b. federal requirements for program evaluations often accompany the implementation of new programs c. funding is usually not available for program evaluations d. it is only of value to the agency you study

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