Any conduct committed in public view that puts fear in the hearts of the citizenry and not dealt with by any other statute, is called:
a. breach of the peace.
b. disturbing the peace.
c. disorderly conduct.
d. any of the above; the terms are interchangeable
d
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Historically, who is the term gang most often applied to?
a. Youth groups in low socioeconomic areas b. Youth groups in middle class areas c. Youth groups from minority backgrounds d. Youth groups from immigrant populations
Which of the following was ruled by the Supreme Court as a result of the Miranda case?
A. A Miranda warning is not required if the police ask the suspect questions that are testimonial in nature. B. Suspects can be seated in interrogation rooms for a few hours before questioning. C. Every suspect needs protection from coercion. D. Confessions are invalid if the suspect is aware of the Miranda warning.
Which of the following was seen as a powerful force for controlling people’s thoughts and diverting them from political action?
a. the government b. the media c. the people d. all of these
Voir dire translates from French as:
a. "for justice.". b. "a test of truth.". c. "to come.". d. "to speak the truth.".