What federal act forbids the use of federal military forces to enforce civilian laws unless there is other constitutional or congressional authorization?
a. Martial Law
b. Military Law
c. Posse Comitatus
d. Martial Jurisdiction
c
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The standard by which probable cause is established varies depending on whether the warrant is for a search or for an arrest. 2. If any information in a tip received by police is found to be inaccurate, police cannot act on the tip. 3. Only a trained judge/magistrate can issue an arrest warrant. 4. Only a trained judge/magistrate can issue an arrest warrant. 5. Due to the relatively light sentence for such an offense, an officer need not obtain a warrant to arrest a suspect for a misdemeanor.
The DOD has now established special units within ______ to handle sexual assault prosecutions that include special counsel programs to represent the interests of victims.
a. DOD b. Military Criminal Investigative Organizations (MCIO) c. FBI d. NCIS
Variables that are the focus of the research are called ______.
a. independent variables b. dependent variables c. control variables d. continuous variables
According to this justice perspective, the justice system serves as a mechanism of caring for and treating people who cannot manage themselves. It assumes people are at the mercy of social, economic, and interpersonal conditions
a. Crime control b. Rehabilitation c. Due process d. Equal justice