Explain what is meant by judicial activism.
What will be an ideal response?
Examples should indicate that judicial activism occurs when judicial decisions are based upon a broad, rather than strict, interpretation of the text of the Constitution. This is considered to be negative when it is used for political purposes.
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The primary obligation of the lawyer is to ______.
a. see that justice is done b. see that the Constitution is always respected c. try to work out a solution that is fair to all parties involved d. vigorously serve the client’s interest within the legal and ethical rules
The first duty of the negotiator is to assure _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Juveniles under the age of 18 have a lower likelihood of being arrested for robbery than adults. 2. Official crime statistics represented by the UCR are the most accurate reflection of crime in the U.S. 3. A major predictor of delinquency is misconduct in school. 4. Statistics indicate that juveniles who come from broken homes are significantly more likely to engage in crime than those who do not. 5. Race is a relatively arbitrary, socially defined construct.
What is the justification required to make an arrest?
a. exclusionary evidence b. mere suspicion c. probable cause d. reasonable suspicion