The California Department of Corrections had an unwritten policy of racially segregating prisoners in order to prevent racial violence. In 2005 the U.S. Supreme Court case Johnson v. California reviewed that policy and held that it:
a. Was acceptable because it was in the prisoner's best interests.
b. Violated the 8th Amendment.
c. Was acceptable because it served a compelling state interest.
d. Was unconstitutional.
d
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One whose members, because of physical or cultural characteristics, are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment by the dominant group and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination is the definition of a:
a. subordinate group b. subculture c. parent group d. dominant group
A police officer may order the occupant (not the driver) of a lawfully stopped automobile out of the car during the stop without probable cause to believe that the occupant is concealing contraband or is a threat to the officer.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Buffer zones exist around criminals' residences in which offenders will not offend in order to avoid detection
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
the 8th amendment by the constitution deals with?
What will be an ideal response?