A critical element of Section 1983 is that the violation must have occurred while the officer was acting "under color of State law"–that is, while the officer was on duty and acting within the scope of employment as a sworn police officer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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__________ can be compared to a modern-day form of slavery

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Methods used to attack the competency of the witness through assertions of dishonor or untruthful behavior include which of the following?

a. Uncharged crimes b. Bad deeds c. Past convictions in criminal court d. All of the above

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______ trafficking is the most commonly discussed form of trafficking.

A. Labor B. Sex C. Druh D. Arms

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Petty offenses are heard in Courts of:

A) Limited Jurisdiction. B) Last Resort. C) Appeal. D) General Jurisdiction.

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