Judges who believe in contextualism argue:
A) That the Constitution is a living document that should be interpreted to meet the needs of society.
B) That the context of a crime should be excluded from a criminal trial so as to ensure uniformity.
C) That the intent of the framers of the documents should guide our decision making today.
D) That judicial restraint is always favored over judicial activism.
D) That judicial restraint is always favored over judicial activism.
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Aristotle’s theory cannot be reduced to a set of rules because his theory is ______.
a. vague b. unquantifiable c. relativistic d. without concrete meaning
Instrumental theorists consider it essential to __________ law and justice-that is, to unmask its true purpose.
A. decertify B. demystify C. debunk D. decode
Plea bargaining is largely driven by prosecutorial discretion. How are the defense, the judge, and the victim involved in the process as well?
What will be an ideal response?
A police officer is investigating a robbery. The stolen vehicle that was used in the crime has been located. During a careful search for fingerprints using only a flashlight and careful observation, a latent print is clearly visible on the car door handle. What should the officer do first?
A) Apply fingerprint powder to the print, then photograph it. B) Photograph the print before attempts are made to develop it. C) Apply powder, then lift the print. D) Use iodine fuming to develop the print, then photograph it.