________ is the power or authority of a court to act with respect to any case before it.
A. Sentencing
B. Jurisdiction
C. Habeas corpus
D. Recognizance
Answer: B
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Tom works hard throughout the week and very much looks forward to his weekends. He thinks that his hard work earns him as many drinks as he wants. Last night, he went to a party and drank quite a bit and then decided to take a walk in the local park because he knew he was too intoxicated to drive. Despite it being 1 a.m. he was singing at the top of his lungs and local residents called the police to complain about his behavior. If he is found to have committed a crime it would likely be which of the following?
a. mala in se b. mala prohibita c. crimes against property d. crimes against persons
Timothy went to buy a gun and obtain a hunting license so he can go on a company hunting retreat. The retreat begins the very next day and he anticipates no problems getting his license and weapon. As he arrives at the sporting goods store to buy his weapon and ammunition, he is told that there is a 48-hour waiting period before he can obtain the gun because the store is legally required to complete a background check. Is this waiting period likely constitutional?
a. No, states may not regulate their own gun laws. b. No, gun laws are made at the federal level only to ensure uniformity. c. Yes, because the requirement passes the strict scrutiny test. d. Yes, because states may not infringe on the right to possess a weapon but they may enact certain limitations.
A statute that prohibits “killing of a human being caused by operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another” defines the offense of ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
Summarize Weber's five principles of effective bureaucracy
What will be an ideal response?