The authority of state legislatures to enact criminal prohibitions to protect the public health, safety, order and welfare is known as the ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


police power

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Which of the following is not one of the controversial provisions of the PATRIOT ACT that President Obama extended?

A. The lone wolf provision B. The business records provision C. The roving wiretaps provision D. The monitoring communication provision

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You are a federal prosecutor trying an important "landmark" case. You are quite certain that, no matter which way the case is decided, it will someday have its subject matter argued before the United States Supreme Court. You feel this way because the case's subject matter is clearly of significant national importance. Which of the following refers to the power of the Supreme Court to determine whether a law or action by the other branches of government is constitutional or not?

A. Judicial review B. Statutory interpretation C. Writ of certiorari D. Rule of four

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Explain what is meant by life course theory

What will be an ideal response?

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Justice of the Peace , and one Constable. their terms of office shall be:

a. 1 year, and until his successor is elected and qualified. b. 2 years c. Until his successor is elected and qualified. d. 4 years and until his successor is elected and qualified.

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