Which of the following cases involves the mere presence rule?

a. Bailey v. U.S. (1969)
b. Backun v. U.S. (1940)
c. U.S. v. Peoni (1938)
d. State v. Chism (1983)


a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In conjunction with local and tribal agencies, the Department of Homeland Security works to do all of the following EXCEPT ______.

a. analyze cyberthreats and vulnerabilities b. prevent threat warnings from becoming public knowledge c. reduce cyberthreats and vulnerabilities d. coordinate the response to cyberincidents

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The argument against the death penalty on the grounds that it is "cruel and unusual" stems from which Constitutional Amendment?

A. Fourth B. Sixth C. Seventh D. Eighth

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Tommy is arrested one evening for breaking into his neighbor's home, attempting to steal their computer. He is transported to the police department for questioning. When the detective asks Tommy why he broke into his neighbor's home Tommy replies, "everyone else has a computer and I wanted one, too.". According to Merton's modes of social adaptation, which applies to Tommy's actions?

a. Conformity b. Innovation c. Ritualism d. Retreatism

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