The Rule of Fours means that four U.S. Supreme Court justices must agree in order for a case to be won by the appellant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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The National Institute of Law Enforcement (NILE) was created in 1968 to focus on research and development aimed at improving policing
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_____ refers to the preliminary questions that trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are fit to serve on the jury.
A. Voir dire B. Nolle prosequi C. Nolo contendere D. Actus reus
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Proponents of total incorporation emphasize the fundamental nature of the rights granted in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 2. According to the fundamental fairness approach to incorporation, the Due Process Clause protects certain rights of citizens because they are in the Bill of Rights. 3. Powell v. Alabama, also known as the Scottsboro Boys case, was a major turning point in the change of focus from fundamental fairness to total incorporation. 4. The U.S. Supreme Court traditionally acted in a very narrow, limited capacity so as to prevent itself from becoming or being seen as a “super legislator.” 5. Those supportive of total incorporation plus want the entire Bill of Rights applied to the states in addition to other rights not mentioned in the Constitution or the amendments.
By the late 1990s, a gang problem existed in
a. every state and the District of Columbia. b. nearly every state. c. half the states. d. fewer than half the states. e. only four states.