Which of the following resulted from the 2014 police shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri?

A. a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on appropriate use of force
B. a U.S. Department of Justice report on widespread racial abuses by police
C. subsequent police shootings of minorities in other cities
D. statement on ineffectiveness of police from James Baldwin, African American sociologist


B. a U.S. Department of Justice report on widespread racial abuses by police

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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If Natalie had been charged with possession of marijuana in North Carolina, where all use of marijuana is illegal, which court would hear her case?

a. North Carolina District Court b. Federal Court c. Magistrate Court d. Depends on the arresting jurisdiction e. U.S. Supreme Court

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a. defense b. prosecution c. judge d. police

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