The Supreme Court of the United States has held that the Fourteenth and Ninth Amendments to the United States Constitution protect an individual’s right to commit suicide provided the individual is competent in age and mental condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Travis was hanging out with his friends in the park smoking a hand-rolled cigarette. The price of cigarettes had skyrocketed recently and so he began making his own. A nearby police officer sees him and believes he is smoking a joint. The police officer comes over to Travis, and after a brief verbal exchange, decides to arrest Travis. Travis, knowing he is not smoking a joint, believes the arrest is unlawful and resists as the officer tries to handcuff him. Travis then kicks the officer. Can Travis be charged with a crime for his behavior?
a. not unless he is in a jurisdiction following the English rule b. only if he is in a jurisdiction that fails to recognize self-defense c. only if he is in a jurisdiction that follows the American rule d. not unless he is in a jurisdiction following the intermediate rule of resistance
The criminal activities of STGs within prison tend to be limited to non-violent acts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In all states, the administration of prisons is a. part of the executive branch
b. part of the legislative branch. c. part of the judicial branch. d. jointly run by executive and international branches.
The lack of definitive verbiage in the ________ Act of 1961 encouraged Congress to enact the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA), a technology-specific legislation, to prosecute online sports wagering and bookmaking activities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word