While incarcerated, Thomas files a lawsuit against the private prison corporation, charging a 1983 violation. He also files a lawsuit against the officer that he alleges used excessive force and violence. What case held that correctional officers employed by a private firm are not entitled to a qualified immunity from suit by prisoners charging a section 1983 violation?

a. Richardson v. McKnight
b. Correction Services Corp. v. Malesko
c. Madrid v. Gomez
d. Hudson v. Palmer


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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is generally linked to a particular activity or feeling in contrast to happiness, which is more a state of mind.

a. Morality b. Pleasure c. Resilience d. Benevolence

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Which of the following is false regarding passing another vehicle on the highway?

a. upon approaching a vehicle proceeding in the same direction of travel, the operator of such a passing vehicle is required to pass to the left to the vehicle being overtaken b. passing another vehicle on the right is permitted when the overtaken vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, providing that the pass can be made on the roadway or on an improved shoulder with safety. c. On a one way roadway, a pass on the right is permitted in each circumstance when the roadway is free from obstructions and is wide enough for 2 or more lanes of moving traffic. d. While making a pass, a vehicle is permitted to exceed the maximum posted speed limit in order to comply with the rule that states that a pass must be completed while allowing 200 ft for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction

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