The jurisdiction of the federal courts was established __________
a. In Article II of the United States Constitution
b. In the Federalist Papers
c. In Article IV of the United States Constitution
d. In Article III, Section II of the United States Constitution
d
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In the U.S., according to the 2018 Transgender Offender Manual, what is the stated policy for providing housing for transgender inmates?
a. Each inmate’s gender identity determines how and where they will be housed. b. Inmates’ biological sex is the main determinant of how and where they will be housed. c. Each inmate is allowed to choose to be housed either with his/her birth-assigned gender group, his/her chosen gender group, or other male-to-female or female-to male transsexuals. d. none of these
What is the reason that grooves are rifled into the bore of a gun?
a. The bullet will be made to spin and thus have a true and accurate course on leaving the barrel. b. The bullet moving through will be given unique striations. c. The manufacturer can put its unique mark on its product. d. The bullet will be reduced in size before it exits the gun
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
Utilitarian theory can include the interests of animals.
Xavier is a state judge who is presiding over a case of homicide. During the hearing, the defense attorney proves that certain mitigating factors accompanied the crime. According to state sentencing guidelines, the defendant should receive three to five years in prison. Xavier, however, sentences the defendant to two years in prison as he feels that a three- or five-year jail term would be too harsh. Which of the following allows the judge to differ from the sentencing guidelines of the state?
A. The principle of just deserts B. The truth-in-sentencing laws C. Judicial restraint D. Judicial departure