A state Supreme Court may grant a defendant greater rights than granted by the United States Supreme Court under the federal Constitution if the state decision is based on _______________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


adequate and independent state grounds

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Bivens actions are:

a. constitutional tort actions against federal officers. b. prohibited against officials who act under color of authority. c. do not have to show unreasonable legal action by the defendants. d. banned against federal officials.

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Title III of the Wiretap Act applies to private searches and seizures of wire, oral, or electronic communications

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most common type of magistrates in British courts are laypersons who serve without remuneration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Lethal gas executions are still an option in all of the following states EXCEPT ______.

a. Arizona b. California c. Utah d. Wyoming

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