Which court case ruled that the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines are advisory but that they enjoy the presumption of reasonableness?

a. U.S. v. Booker
b. Rita v. U.S.
c. Apprendi v. New Jersey
d. Gall v. U.S.


a

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Government officials performing discretionary functions have ____________ immunity from civil lawsuits for official conduct that does not violate clearly established rights which a reasonable person would have known

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The "pragmatist" joins a cult because of their belief in the message and intentions of the cult

a. True b. False

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Police stopped a motor vehicle because of a broken headlight that was inoperable. The driver agreed to allow police to search the motor vehicle

When police searched the trunk and found a suitcase contained therein clearly belonging to a passenger, such consent by the driver would not be valid to allow search of the passenger's luggage. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which has not been suggested as an explanation for the rise in youth crime?

A) An increase in youth gangs B) Recruitment of juveniles into the drug trade C) Entertainment technology, such as violent video games D) Explicit and violent popular music E) Increased prosperity creating more targets of crime

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