When federal agents are sued for violation of a Constitutional or federally protected right that occurred while under the color of state law, this process may be referred to as a ______ suit.
A. Section 1983
B. Bivens
C. nonmalfeasance
D. strict liability
B. Bivens
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is not one of the six principles for problem-solving courts identified by the Center for Court Innovation?
a. Parental involvement b. Focus on individualized justice c. Emphasis on accountability d. Collaboration between professionals
Prison residents who are "doing time" see prison as a long-term stay and continue their criminality while incarcerated.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
To try to ensure a more thorough deliberation before imposing the death sentence, legislatures enacted _____________.
A. an oversight committee B. a waiting period C. a sentencing grid D. a two-stage process