In March 2015, the U.S. Justice Department called on Ferguson, Missouri, to overhaul its criminal justice system, declaring that the city's actions had violated the Constitution
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. irrelevant instruction b. inappropriate teaching methods c. tracking d. qualified and competent teachers
Crank?s term ?inner circle? refers to
A) a powerful clique within a police department. B) the top three levels of the chain of command. C) the prosecutor, the investigating officer, and the arresting officer. D) reporters who have experience with and understanding of policing.
Bob is leaving the medical marijuana dispensary with his six ounces, which is legal under the law. He drops his purchase and drives away, unaware that he no longer has his marijuana. Sue is walking down the street when she becomes the lucky recipient of six ounces of marijuana. When Bob realizes his mistake, he goes back to the dispensary and finds Sue getting high on the corner. He calls the police, claiming Sue stole his marijuana, and Sue is taken into custody. Sue is later released without charges. After Sue's release from jail, Bob gets high on the street and follows her back to her house where a physical fight ensues. Sue dies from her injuries. Bob claims he had no such intent and is surprised and disgusted by his actions. The marijuana he bought was laced with phencyclidine (PCP),
unbeknownst to him. Bob is sentenced to prison. While in prison, Bob became addicted to methamphetamine. Upon his release, Bob is visited by a police officer who is warning neighborhood residents of a spike in crime. When Bob opens the door, the officer pushes by Bob and into his house where he finds Bob's meth lab. Which amendment addresses how Bob's rights have been violated? A. Fourth Amendment B. Fifth Amendment C. Sixth Amendment D. Eighth Amendment
The right against cruel and unusual punishment is found in the a. Seventh Amendment. b. Eighth Amendment
c. Ninth Amendment. d. Tenth Amendment.