The jurisdiction of the federal government in interstate commerce issues is often challenged. Use Gonzales v. Rich as a foundation for your discussion. Discuss the situations in which you believe the federal government should become involved. Do you agree with the Gonzales decision? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Examples may include where there is a perceived conflict between state and federal law, typically this would be in situations where state law was deemed to be more lenient or permissive of behaviors/actions that would be in violation of federal law.
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Facts in court cases that have provided reasonable suspicion to support the conclusion that a person fits a drug courier profile include
A. The suspect wears clothing with colors associated with gangs B. Ths suspect got off an airplane in the middle of the deplaning passengers C. An anonymous informer identified the suspect as a drug courier D. The suspect is a young adult
Continuous variables might typify attitudinal phenomena such as attitude toward work or professionalism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A group of individuals brought together due to strong feelings about some issue and that exhibits definite unity of purpose is a(n)
a. aggressive crowd. b. hostile crowd. c. casual crowd. d. expressive crowd. e. cohesive crowd.
Which of the following is not one of the major principles of differential association? a. Criminal behavior is learned
b. Learning criminal behavior involves assimilating techniques. c. Differential associations may vary in meaning, reliability, and intention. d. A person becomes a criminal when he or she perceives more favorable than unfavorable consequences to violating the law.