In District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the _____.

a. District of Columbia was justified in banning private citizens from possessing guns
b. Second Amendment allows citizens to use guns to defend their homes
c. Second Amendment does not allow citizens to use guns to defend their homes
d. District of Columbia was justified in requiring guns kept at home to be nonfunctional


b. Second Amendment allows citizens to use guns to defend their homes

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Security professionals who fill management roles in the organization must prioritize their response to security issues based on the goals and purpose of the organization

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In participant observation studies it can be difficult to make sure that participants are there voluntarily. Few researchers or IRBs are willing to condone covert participation because

A) Interpreting the standard of involuntary participation is difficult B) Although it may seem easy to tell if someone is participating voluntarily it may be difficult to get their consent officially C) Voluntary consent by minors could be given by their guardian so that is not an issue D) Because it does not offer a way to ensure that the participation is actually voluntary

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Intermediate sanctions are used and afford the judge much leeway in punishing non-serious offenders

What will be an ideal response?

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