Victims of unconstitutional conduct by police officers can bring civil actions to collect damages for injuries suffered. Who can the victims sue for damages?

a. the individual officers
b. the officers' superiors
c. law enforcement agencies
d. Any or all of these can be sued.


d

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a. Inmate-directed b. Condition-related c. Opportunity-related d. Self-directed

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Which of the following is the largest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S.?

A. the INS and ATF departments B. the U.S. Customs and Border Protection C. the FBI and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. the DEA and U.S. Forest Service

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Baby boomers, those individuals born following ______, now form what is considered to be one of the largest generations in U.S. history.

a. American Revolution b. World War I c. World War II d. Civil War

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Lack of intent can be demonstrated by proving the occurrence of which of the following?

A. Actus reus B. Mens rea C. Entrapment D. Insanity E. Duress

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