In 2001, President Bush issued an order stating that unlawful enemy combatants were to be tried before _____.

A) federal civilian courts
B) special grand juries
C) military commissions
D) undisclosed tribunals


C) military commissions

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The cynical view of the world suggests that there is a "we" and a "they" that divides people. It is juxtaposed to Muir's tragic perspective. What would be the consequences if police officers applied one set of rules to those they felt were good people and another set of rules to those they felt were bad people? How would we know which was which? Would we look at ethnic characteristics or religion or gender? What's wrong with this?

What will be an ideal response?

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Roger hires undocumented workers to assist him in cleaning up some property. He has no intention of paying them. At the end of the day he leaves the site without paying them. Roger has committed theft of service

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true about an early intervention system (EIS)?

A. It excludes data about use of force incidents. B. It directly punishes police officers for their misconduct. C. It examines the past performance of officers. D. It is part of the disciplinary system in police departments.

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Even though a judge or jury is not likely to return a verdict of not guilty, the defendant may still decide that the slim possibility of acquittal is worth the risk of the trial penalty

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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