On October 26, 2001, Congress took action to empower the Justice Department to respond to terrorism by passing the USA PATRIOT Act. Explain the purpose of this act
What did the act do for centralization? How did the act empower the Central Intelligence Agency? What did the act do for re-defining terrorism? What changes in criminal procedure are attributable to this Act? Highlight the changes to Titles I through X and discuss the improvements created by these changes.
The USA PATRIOT Act, centralization of authority, empowering CIA, expanded definitions, expanded powers of each Title I – X.
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Homicide research demonstrates that that anywhere up to ___________ of homicide victims had previous offending records.
a. 60% b. 50% c. 10% d. 20%
Which of the following is the least (if at all) important consideration in justifying the search of a vehicle under the Carroll doctrine?
a. the type of vehicle b. that a vehicle seldom serves as a residence c. that a vehicle is often taken into police custody for public interests d. that the vehicle is registered and the driver is licensed by the state
Which branch of government did our Founding Fathers believe should have the most power?
a. The Executive c. The Federal b. The Judicial d. The Legislative
How does the patrol officer in the field participate in the prevention of terrorism?
What will be an ideal response?