What does it mean to act "under color of law"?

a. A person doing the act is using power given to him or her by a governmental agency
b. A person who exceeds his or her rightful power
c. A person who uses excessive force
d. A person who makes intentional false arrests


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The process through which a juvenile court relinquishes jurisdiction over a juvenile offender and the case is processed in adult court is called ________.

A. binding over B. transfer C. waiver to adult court D. remand E. All of the answers are correct.

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The WTO riots in 1999 was an example of which type of mass panic?

a. Fear-driven
b. Excitement-driven
c. Anger-driven
d. Desperation-driven

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The number of Section 1983 lawsuits among both state and federal prisoners dropped dramatically following the passage of the _______________________

a. Correctional Reform Act 1971 b. Civil Rights Act 1964 c. Prisoner Rights Act of 1984 d. Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995

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Discuss in detail three ways law enforcement productivity can be improved.

What will be an ideal response?

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