Which of the following is a situation in which the Supreme Court would have appellate jurisdiction?
A. a lawsuit between two states
B. a question of the constitutionality of a state law
C. a question of the constitutionality of a lower court ruling
D. matters relating to an ambassador to the U.S.
C. a question of the constitutionality of a lower court ruling
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Arson has changed significantly from its common law definition. All of the following except one represent common changes to the common law of arson. The exception has always been true. Choose the exception.
A. It is arson to burn an outhouse. B. It is arson to cause a dwelling to explode. C. A homeowner may be convicted of burning his or her own property if the act was done with an intent to collect insurance money. D. It is arson to burn a business.
Subsequently, officers will observe the restrained inmate at ______________ intervals. These periodic observations will be recorded in a log. Opportunities to use the bathroom and get a drink of water will be provided during these checks.
a. 30 b. 15 c. 60 d. 120
It is not required that the arresting officer tell the subject that he or she is under arrest for the arrest to be valid under the Fourth Amendment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
For an inventory to be constitutional, the full search of the vehicle must be limited to areas of the vehicle that can contain evidence of the crime for which the suspect was arrested
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false