In which case did the Supreme Court state that deliberate indifference to an inmate’s serious medical needs violates the Eighth Amendment?

A. Priest v. Cupp
B. Estelle v. Gamble
C. Cruz v. Beto
D. Holt v. Sarver


B. Estelle v. Gamble

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If a complaint triggers an investigation by the agency, and no allegations can be substantiated after a home visit, the agency:

A. Takes immediate action. B. Adds the information to the database, without recording the specific details. C. Takes no action, but documents the complaint. D. Closes the matter as if no allegations were made.

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______ was considered by ancient writers to be necessary for the greater good of the citizenry and to the delight of the gods.

a. Regicide b. Tyrannicide c. Genocide d. Homicide

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Which of the following activity is an example of exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement?

a. drawing blood from a drunk-driving suspect b. receiving an anonymous tip about drugs c. maintaining surveillance outside a known drug den d. trying to retrieve tax records from an energy corporation

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Identify and explain 3 key elements of Sutherland's social learning theory

What will be an ideal response?

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