Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads, the _____ formed (consisting of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys) in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea
a. Star chambers
b. Legal system fraternities
c. American Bar Association
d. Courtroom work groups
Answer: d
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More favorable sentencing outcomes for minorities, as compared to whites, proves that racism in sentencing does not exist
a. True b. False
Turmoil and crisis were hallmarks of policing during the 1960s, marked by student demonstrations against _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The insurance industry is largely regulated by individual ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The Supreme Court ruled in the Terry case that the practice known as "stop and frisk" is invalid unless the officer has probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. 2. The plain-view doctrine states that officers on a sidewalk who see marijuana plants through the window of a home may enter that home and confiscate the evidence without a warrant. 3. Carroll v. U.S. established the precedent of warrantless searches of automobiles. 4. In Oliver v. U.S., the court ruled that open fields are not protected by the Fourth Amendment. 5. The Fourth Amendment requires reasonable suspicion for an arrest.