The Constitution explicitly recognizes the _____, an ancient common law device that persons can use to challenge the legality of arrest or imprisonment
a. demurrer to an indictment
b. pretrial motion to dismiss the indictment
c. writ of habeas corpus
d. None of the above is true.
C
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What proportion of each chamber of Congress must approve a bill to override a presidential veto?
A) One half plus one B) Three-fifths C) Two-thirds D) Three-fourths E) Five-sixths
Crime is disproportionately committed by certain members of certain groups within the population. All but which of the following may explain some of the reasons for this distribution?
a. The desire of some men to "come to the rescue" of women in social situations b. The particular culture of street life in the black community c. Failure of some young men to learn the kinds of assertive behavior appropriate in society d. Racial prejudice among some law enforcement agencies or personnel e. Law enforcement personnel awareness that whites are typically more able to retain competent legal assistance
The office that sets federal policy on statistics and reviews draft rules before a publication is the Office of
a. Policy Inspection. b. Policy Control. c. Bureaucratic Affairs. d. Management and Budget. e. Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Which of the following is an example of the informational theory of committees?
a. A member on the Agriculture Committee fights for subsidies for cotton farmers in her district. b. After spending many years on the Foreign Affairs Committee, a member becomes an expert on trade issues with China. c. A member of the Budget Committee adds extra provisions that benefit his district. d. A Democrat on the Judiciary Committee fights to win approval for Obama’s nomination to the Supreme Court.