What is needed in order to justify searches of students and their belongings inside public schools?

A. A hunch
B. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Probable cause
D. Reasonable suspicion


Answer: D

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According to learning theory, antisocial behavior is sometimes the result of a failure to learn how to discriminate between competing norms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One evening, Barney is walking through a neighborhood when he decides he is going to break into a home and steal belongings inside. Barney breaks a window and enters the home. Once inside, he takes more than $10,000 worth of property. While trying to escape Barney is arrested. With what crime will Barney be charged? What is the actus reus of this crime? What is the mens rea of this crime? Will the prosecutor be successful in arguing that this is an aggravated offense? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Document examiners are often asked to identify the _______ and the ________ of the typewriter used to type a document

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One of the primary rationales behind the creation of the Department of Homeland Security was to:

A) consolidate border security, intelligence, and emergency response functions. B) distribute power to first-responder agencies. C) enhance the powers of the Central Intelligence Agency at the expense of the FBI. D) create greater state and local cooperation with Interpol. E) consolidate state-level police and emergency response powers.

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