The authority granted by law to hear a case is known as ________.

A. parens patriae
B. state's rights
C. venue
D. jurisdiction
E. actus reus


Answer: D

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a. Exclusionary rule b. Fruits of the poisonous tree c. Probable Cause d. Inherent coercion

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The legal basis for an independent federal court system is found in:

A. the Judicial Act of 1789. B. the Sixth Amendment. C. Article 3, Section 1 of the US Constitution. D. the original Articles of Confederation.

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Which of the following statements about ICE is most accurate?

a. It is the second-largest federal law enforcement investigative agency. b. Through its directorates, ICE deploys personnel internationally. c. ICE supervises the U.S. Coast Guard. d. Both “a” and “b”.

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