In United States v. Salerno (1987 ) the Supreme Court
A. Struck down preventive detention based on the Eighth Amendment excessive bail clause
B. Struck down preventive detention based on the Eighth Amendment excessive bail clause and
the Due Process Clause
C. Upheld preventive detention based on the Eighth Amendment excessive bail clause
D. Upheld preventive detention based on the Eighth Amendment excessive bail and the Due
Process clauses
D
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a. True b. False
On average, how many members typically serve on the parole board throughout the U.S.?
a. 15 b. 12 c. 7 d. 3
Punishment for the consequences of accidents is permissible if
a. the accident occurred during a criminal act b. there were no other criminal behaviors c. the result was unintended d. no harm occurs from the accident
Criminal procedure refers to the methods the government can use to:
a. investigate criminals. b. investigate and prosecute criminals. c. investigate, prosecute, and convict criminals. d. investigate, prosecute, convict, and punish criminals.