In 1985, the use of deadly force by the police was restricted by which of the following cases?
a. Alabama v. Gooden
b. Tennessee v. Williams
c. Tennessee v. Garner
d. U.S. v. Allan
Answer: c
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Which of the following played NO ROLE in the process of incorporating provisions of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth amendments into the Due Process Clause?
A. Civil Rights Act of 1957 B. Federalism C. The incorporation of First Amendment rights D. The concept of formal rights
Which statement regarding the Supreme Court's Guantanamo detention decisions is INACCURATE
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Saturation patrols are long-term solutions for high crime areas
Indicate whether the statement is true or false