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

1. The United States Patriot Act increased the power of the government, while decreasing the rights of citizens.
2. The use of force by police officers is one of the most controversial aspects of policing.
3. It is illegal for the police to lie to a suspect during an interrogation.
4. The media focuses on its attention on good police behavior.
5. U.S. Supreme Court decisions like Miranda v. Arizona gave citizens more freedoms, but restricted the ability of the police to perform their duties.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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