The ______ first allowed the government to get a wiretap on every phone a terrorist suspect uses without a court order.

A. USA Patriot Act
B. Miranda Rights
C. Exclusionary Rule
D. War Crimes Act


A. USA Patriot Act

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According to Barker, what is the definition of corruption of authority?

A. A kind of corruption that consists of serious actions by a police officer, such as perjury, intimidating a witness, and other forms of combative corruption B. A level of police corruption that consists of receiving free meals, discounts, and rewards C. The removal of any potentially embarrassing charges or other information from someone's criminal record and driving record in exchange for a monetary bribe D. A demand by a corrupt police officer for money, goods, or something of value from a citizen in exchange for leniency or protection

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According to the text, by the year 2020, the economic cost of cybercrime is expected to go above ______ trillion.

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

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Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of "custody" in terms of parole?

A) The government could keep the inmate incarcerated, but instead extends the privilege of release. B) Even though the offender is released from prison, he or she is still in the custody of the state. C) The parolee agrees to abide by certain conditions in exchange for release. D) The offender is still the responsibility of the government even though he or she is released. E) The parole officer agrees to care for the parolee in exchange for a salary.

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As a prerequisite to the admissibility in court of certain statements made by a suspect, Miranda warnings and waiver must be shown if the statements resulted from the combined pressures of:

a. custody and command hallucinations from God. b. consciousness of guilt and fear of incrimination. c. custody and police interrogation. d. police interrogation and consciousness of guilt.

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