The Supreme Court in Monell v. Department of Social Services held that Section 1983 was violated by agencies under what conditions?

What will be an ideal response?


Section 1983 is violated when a person is deprived of a right, privilege, or immunity guaranteed under the Constitution and federal laws, and such a deprivation results from the official policy or custom of a local governmental entity.

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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids what type of searches and seizures?

a. illegal b. unsupervised c. unreasonable d. undercover

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Under chief justice Marshall, a decision was issued on the famous case of__________, where the Court asserted its authority to overrule acts of Congress—and decisions by the executive—that run counter to the Constitution

a. Moore v. Illinois b. Miranda v. Arizona c. Hopwood v. Texas d. Marbury v. Madison

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Nine of ten local law enforcement agencies perform drug enforcement functions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the primary motive reported by female serial offenders for killing children?

a. thrills b. revenge c. sexual gratification d. monetary gain

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