The decision in Pennsylvania v. Mimms:

a. allows officers to frisk suspects' outer clothing.
b. authorize the police to stop suspicious-looking individuals based on less than reasonable suspicion.
c. allows an officer to demand identification from citizens.
d. authorizes a police officer to order a driver out of a car.


Answer: d

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