Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Fellow workers typically support whistleblowers even when their jobs may be jeopardized by the whistleblowing.
2. Traditionally, federal agencies and the courts have done little to intervene on behalf of whistleblowers.
3. Ralph Nader first came to public attention when he produced evidence of the superior safety of General Motors automobiles.
4. Federal agencies have a track record of being uncooperative with investigative shows like 60 Minutes.
5. Local TV stations typically conduct a large amount of investigative reporting, focusing on municipal corruption and consumer fraud.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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a. an augmented stop. b. a seizure incident to arrest. c. detention tantamount to arrest. d. pre-arrest detention.
The deceptive retail practice which is likely to be regarded as most minor and commonplace is:
a. misleading advertisements b. substituting inferior brands for products sold with expensive brand labels, at higher prices c. mislabeling lower-octane gas d. concealing the fact that food is spoiled
The 5th and 6th Amendments do NOT apply to nontestimonial evidence; however, restrictions on search or seizure found in the ________ Amendment may apply.
A. 8th B. 14th C. 4th D. 1st
The emphasis of probation is on treatment over supervision
Indicate whether the statement is true or false