A clause intheU.S. Constitution establishes that federal law isthe"supreme law oftheland" and shall prevail wheninconflict with state constitutionsorstatutes. This is called the

A. statutory clause.
B. precedent clause.
C. constitutional clause.
D. supremacy clause.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following offenses is both a property crime and a crime of violence?

a. sexual assault b. burglary c. disorderly conduct d. all of the above

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When officers respond to an active shooter situation, why might immediate entry into the location be necessary?

a. To protect property b. To protect life c. To protect the command post d. To protect the police department's reputation

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The roots of white collar criminality in early childhood experiences have been fully demonstrated, especially in studies conducted by Freud. 2. Among contemporary students of white collar crime, there is a division between those who regard personality as a negligible factor and those who believe it is significant. 3. Studies exploring the relevance of personality in white collar crime have for the most part not produced any clear evidence of psychological abnormality on the part of white collar offenders. 4. Studies have shown that many white collar criminals share certain personality traits. 5. There is clear evidence that white collar offenders have lower IQs than their white collar peers who do not commit offenses.

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