A state Supreme Court may grant a defendant greater rights than granted by the United States Supreme Court under the federal Constitution if the state decision is based on _______________________________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: adequate and independent state grounds

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is part of the Department of ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ was the noted sociologist who introduced the concept of total institution.

a. Hirschi b. Goffman c. Merton d. Durkheim

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List the six elements that construct low self-control according to Hirschi and Gottfredson’s general theory of crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is true about probable cause?

A. The fact that probable cause exists does not require an arrest to be made at that moment. B. Once probable cause has been established, an arrest must be made. C. Once probable cause has been established, proof beyond a reasonable doubt must be affirmed before an arrest is made. D. Absent probable cause, an arrest warrant must be obtained prior to making an arrest.

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