In a series of decisions, the Supreme Court has held that the _____________ Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment makes enforceable against the states those provisions of the Bill of Rights that are “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.”

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


Due Process

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According to Phillips, the militarization of police has moved beyond the paramilitary SWAT units and can be seen in street level policing. Choose the most relevant factor(s) behind this progression of militarization into street level policing?

a. Police are responding to incidents involving military style assault weapons. b. Police are first responders to “active shooter” incidents. c. Police are concerned about public safety, protection, and self-protection. d. all of these

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Investigators should make note of one thing before beginning to document the physical configuration and setup of the computer and its peripheral devices. Which of the following best describes that preliminary consideration?

a. Noting whether or not the computer is on a network or connected to the Internet. b. If the computer is protected by an uninterruptible power supply c. The total data capacity of the computer's drives d. The total number of separate computer hardware components

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An officer suspects that Mary is selling drugs out of her apartment. When the officer knocks on the door, Mary’s roommate answers the door, and the officer requests permission to search the apartment. In which of the following circumstances would the search be considered a violation of Mary’s Fourth Amendment right protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures?

A. Mary’s roommate gives consent, but Mary immediately comes to the door and refuses permission. The officer searches the house anyway. B. Mary’s roommate tells the officer that Mary is at work, and refuses permission for the officer to search. Because Mary isn’t present, the officer searches the apartment anyway. C. Mary’s roommate tells the officer that Mary is at her parents’ house, and gives him permission to search the apartment. D. Mary’s roommate tells the officer that it is ok to search the apartment, and although Mary does not want the officer to search, she does not protest because she is afraid she will look guilty.

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What was the purpose of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

What will be an ideal response?

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