Explain what is meant by the “rule of law” and describe the four principles associated with this concept.

What will be an ideal response?


Example should include the definition for the rule of law--the principle that guides all government officers and the framework for a legitimate legal system. It should also include the principles:
(1) Members of the government are accountable under the law.
(2) Laws must be clear, publicized, stable, and fair, and they must protect fundamental rights.
(3) Laws are enacted, administered, and enforced in a fair and efficient manner.
(4) Access to justice is denied to no one.

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Explain the difference between conduct and result crimes

What will be an ideal response?

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Police can assume that a suspect is aware of his or her constitutional rights

a. True b. False

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If Ms. Lawson adheres to the generally prevailing views discussed in the text regarding reentry programs, she feels that the appropriate time to begin reentry training would be:

a. after release. b. immediately before release. c. halfway through the inmate's sentence. d. when they initially begin their sentence. e. when they go before the parole board.

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According to the text, a majority of Iran's citizens dream of having what form of government?

a. Dictatorship b. Democratic c. Theocracy d. Communist

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