Ex parte McCardle (1869; appeal of a journalist held for trial before a military tribunal) ______.

A. upheld the authority of Congress to alter the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction
B. struck down the law removing the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to hear McCardle’s appeal
C. held that habeas corpus rights could not be altered by Congress
D. upheld the constitutionality of criminal libel laws


A. upheld the authority of Congress to alter the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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To be effective, the police must maintain their connection with the community.  Describe strategies police use in order to improve their relations with the communities they serve.

What will be an ideal response?

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A serious offense generally punishable by more than one year of incarceration is a(n):

A) Infraction B) Corpus delicti C) Felony D) Misdemeanor

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What is the Supplemental Reports?

What will be an ideal response?

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