The legal process for transferring juveniles to the adult court system varies from state to state, primarily focusing on who has the discretion to make the transfer or waiver decision. True False

What specific freedom under the First Amendment is being addressed? Freedom of Religion Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press

For states that still use indeterminate sentence and parole for release decisions, where are the parole board and post-release supervision usually located? in local sheriff's departments in the department of corrections in the governor's office none of the above

25. Which of the following actions is Congress allowed to take in the event of an attack by a foreign country in the United States? A. Authorize foreign troops to fight in the United States B. Declare war C. Receive foreign ambassadors D. Remove the President from office

Which authority is NOT stated in an agent's contract but is required for the agent to conduct business? A. Assumed B. Apparent C. Implied D. Express

The law making gender discrimination illegal in federally supported education programs is known as Select one: a. Title IX b. No Child Left Behind c. The Tenth Amendment d. Title 1

Citizenship in the United States carries with it certain rights and responsibilities Which of the following is not one of these rights/resp onsibilities voting in elections all citizens having to register for the draft at 18 being able to run for elected office All of the above are rights/responsibilities of us citizens

Mexican children are immediately deported unless they are held to gather intelligence on cartels. True False

In the U.S , there are how many primary sources of law? 2 4 20 No limit

Statement: Freedom of speech should be limited if the information could be dangerous. Your Response (Agree/Disagree): __ Explain your reasoning using at least one vocabulary word: __

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Due to HIPAA telehealth cannot be used for mental health care. True False

Which of the following defects to mutual assent involves the use of the threat of force to compel a person to act? \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline 1.78\ points\ &\ Multiple\ Choice\ \\ \hline eBook\ &\ One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ duress.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ andvd\ influence.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ menace.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ committing\ fraud.\ \\ \hline \end{array}

If an attorney believes that he or she isn't competent to handle a case, he or she may ethically do all of the following except A) accept the case on behalf of another attorney. B) accept the case and try to get up to speed on the material. C) accept the case but work with another attorney. D) decline the case.

15. If you do not want to be passed it is ok to speed up while someone is trying to pass you True False

An attorney who wants to write a book about a case he or she is involved lin A) may only use a ghostwriter. B) may not negotiate with a publisher unti he or she no longer represents the affected client. C) must include his or her client as co-author. D) is prohibited from doing so.

In many states, what has been developed to hear cases involving defendants with severe mental illnesses who are facing misdemeanor or non-violent felony convictions? A) Treatment Court B) Mental Health Court C) Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition D) Intermediate Punishment

Which of the following is information that a lawyer is not permitted to state in an extrajudicial statement to the media or public? A) The court the case is being tried in B) The name of the judge C) Basic information of the defendant D) Information regarding a plea

Competent legal advice and representation require only pursuing or bringing claims into court that have A) bias. B) merit. C) a low profile. D) funding.

Which of the following is not one of three theories on leadership in the criminal justice field? A) Contingency theory B) Personality theory C) Behavioral theory D) Trait theory

Which of the following professions would have no ethical implications for someone serving as a judge? A) Teaching in higher education B) Working as a government accountant C) Practicing law for low-income individuals D) A judge can have no other professions.any other employment would pose conflicts of interest.