______ law refers to the body of law that governs the creation and function of state and federal government agencies.

a. Statutory
b. Case
c. Administrative
d. Constitutional


c. Administrative

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What were the two acts created by federal legislators in reaction to the Stock Market Crash of 1929, and what were they designed to do?

What will be an ideal response?

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Demitri served time in a federal prison. He was sentenced to 124 months of incarceration followed by 24 months of probation. He served roughly 48 months in prison followed by the full 24 months of probation. During his term of imprisonment, what type of sentencing scheme was likely in place?

a. determinate b. truth in sentencing c. indeterminate d. rehabilitation

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

1. While the earliest attacks on alcohol consumption targeted beverages other than beer and wine, by the middle of the 1800s those in the temperance movement called for total abstinence from alcohol. 2. Despite the passage of Prohibition, disregard for the law was widespread and saw the rise of bootlegging and home brewing. 3. The "good faith" provision of the Harrison Tax Act of 1914 was ambiguously written and led to interpretation issues that had to be settled by the Supreme Court. 4. The American Medical Association was a staunch supporter and proponent of the Harrison Tax Act and aided in getting this legislation passed. 5. The Boggs Act eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses and allowed federal judges to suspend sentencing and impose probation on an offender with a prior drug offense.

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If the U.S. Supreme Court hears his appeal, and all nine justices vote, how many justices must vote to overturn the state court decision?

a. Nine b. Five c. Four d. Seven

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