In interpreting the 4th Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has held the government may not use illegally obtained evidence in prosecuting a person. This is known as


Exclusionary rule

Political Science

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Which of the following is not a key ideal of democratic socialist thought?

a. adherence to the main tenets of liberal democracy b. commitment to public ownership of key aspects of the economy c. promotion of an extensive welfare state d. assumption of a local, national, or parochial perspective

Political Science

Individuals who are classified as activists __________.

A. choose a specific form of political activity and devote significant time and effort to that activity B. are in the largest of the six categories of political participation C. engage in all types of political activity D. typically do not read newspapers

Political Science

The Basic Law created a unitary system of government for Germany

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Appellate court proceedings may include:

a. jurors b. witnesses c. cross examination d. oral argument

Political Science