A state passes a law that legalizes heroin for recreational purposes. Opponents of the law claim that the state law is unconstitutional because it conflicts with federal law. The court ruled that the law was unconstitutional because federal law is the “supreme law of the land.” What doctrine does this ruling illustrate?
A. constitutional doctrine
B. procedural doctrine
C. preemption doctrine
D. M’Naghten doctrine
C. preemption doctrine
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Results from evidence-based practices tell us that the more offenders feel they have been treated fairly, the more likely they will be to obey the law in the future
a. True b. False
This military department is responsible for the entire Northern American continent, plus the Caribbean basin, and all U.S. borders and coastal waters, and was developed out of the USA PATRIOT Act
a. NORTHCOM b. Navy SEALS c. Department of Homeland Security d. Terrorist National Guard
Acts such as rape, murder, assault, and robbery that are outlawed because they violate basic moral values are referred to as:
A) ?mens rea.
B) ?actus reus.
C) ?mala prohibitum.
D) ?mala in se.
Fully, ________ percent of sentences in some jurisdictions result from plea-bargaining
A) 100 B) 80-90 C) 25-30 D) 5-10