At a minimum, a criminal law that touches on a constitutionally protected interest must be “rationally related to furthering a legitimate government interest.” This is known as the ______________ test

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


rational basis

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In May 1996, the U.S. Congress enacted the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Blood is drawn from a living suspect involved in an automobile accident. If the specimen is kept unrefrigerated and at a moderately warm temperature the alcohol concentration can be expected to:

a. Remain unchanged. b. Increase with time. c. Decrease with time. d. Either increase or decrease with time.

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Children of immigrants reported significantly higher rates/percentages of violence against ______ (according to studies).

a. fathers b. mothers c. siblings d. grandparents

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Hostage taking is defined under which international law?

a. The Patriot Act b. The International Kidnapping Act c. The Crime Prevention and Terrorism Act d. The International Convention against the Taking of Hostages

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