Legal Studies

In Boumediene v. Bush (2008), the Supreme Court:

In Boumediene v. Bush (2008), the Supreme Court:

In Boumediene v. Bush (2008), the Supreme Court:
 
  a. declared unconstitutional the provision of the Military Commission Act of 2006 that stripped federal courtsof power to hear habeas corpus petitions from detainees challenging their de

kemkem9   42   1 Reply

elementalsulfur

Miranda's application to terrorism suspects:

Miranda's application to terrorism suspects:

Miranda's application to terrorism suspects:
 
  a. is an unsettled legal matter and still controversial.
  b. is a matter that has been resolved and there is agreement that terrorism suspects must always beMirandized before they are

koala423   59   1 Reply

HomieG

Military Commissions: (Multiple Choice)

Military Commissions: (Multiple Choice)

Military Commissions:
 
  a. follow all the same procedures and rules as Article III courts.
  b. have jurisdiction over citizens and non-citizens
  c. operate under relaxed rules of procedure and proof compared to Article III co

AyeDocJ   17   1 Reply

Ranggadimsz

According to rules issued by the Department of Defense in 2010 governing military commission ...

According to rules issued by the Department of Defense in 2010 governing military commission ...

According to rules issued by the Department of Defense in 2010 governing military commission proceedings:
 
  a. evidence derived from statements obtained by cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment can never be used.
  b. evidence de

Twatson22   27   1 Reply

Beunique334

In the current debate about how to try foreign terrorist suspects:

In the current debate about how to try foreign terrorist suspects:

In the current debate about how to try foreign terrorist suspects:
 
  a. the terrorism as war advocates support the use of federal courts.
  b. the terrorism as crime advocates support the use of federal courts.
  c. the terrori

madisonbodiford   66   1 Reply

rachel.rivera@y

In a sneak-and-peek search warrant:

In a sneak-and-peek search warrant:

In a sneak-and-peek search warrant:
 
  a. law enforcement officials first serve the warrant on the occupants but conduct the actual search while theoccupants are not present.
 b. law enforcement officials seek a search warrant after

jdubes   58   2 Replies

jdubes

Sneak-and-peek warrants became part of a federal statute in:

Sneak-and-peek warrants became part of a federal statute in:

Sneak-and-peek warrants became part of a federal statute in:
 
  a. the Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
  b. the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1979.
  c. the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001.
  d. the Terroris

Shaquantta   73   1 Reply

alex123

In which document did the U.S. Congress gave the President the authority to use all necessary force ...

In which document did the U.S. Congress gave the President the authority to use all necessary force ...

In which document did the U.S. Congress gave the President the authority to use all necessary force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001?
 

SDINIC89   27   1 Reply

SamWats0n

The Military Order of November 13, 2001:

The Military Order of November 13, 2001:

The Military Order of November 13, 2001:
 
  a. allows the secretary of defense to detain noncitizens who there is reason to believe was a member of alQaida.
 b. allows the secretary of defense to detain American citizens who are susp

Drea Anna   29   1 Reply

tiinabrown49

In re National Security Letter (2013) involved a San Francisco U.S. District Court which held that: ...

In re National Security Letter (2013) involved a San Francisco U.S. District Court which held that: ...

In re National Security Letter (2013) involved a San Francisco U.S. District Court which held that:
 
  a. an NSL cannot be used for internet providers.
  b. issuing an NSL did not violate the First Amendment.
  c. the First Amen

noahrcline   55   1 Reply

HomieG

In the case, Rasul v. Bush (2004), the Supreme Court ruled:

In the case, Rasul v. Bush (2004), the Supreme Court ruled:

In the case, Rasul v. Bush (2004), the Supreme Court ruled:
 
  a. that noncitizen detainees who have been declared enemy combatants and detained in areas controlled bythe U.S. cannot petition for habeas corpus in federal courts.
 b.

Kfields37   33   1 Reply

HomieG

Concerning the law of interrogating terrorist suspects:

Concerning the law of interrogating terrorist suspects:

Concerning the law of interrogating terrorist suspects:
 
  a. it is clear that the U.S. Constitution requires terrorist suspects be treated the same as criminal suspects.
  b. the definition of what constitutes torture is clear.

chayes2321   27   2 Replies

chayes2321

One of the primary differences between interrogating criminal suspects and suspected terrorists, ...

One of the primary differences between interrogating criminal suspects and suspected terrorists, ...

One of the primary differences between interrogating criminal suspects and suspected terrorists, which impacts whether the interrogation techniques are legal is:
 
  a. the suspected terrorist will most likely be a noncitizen and the crimi

alijan99   100   1 Reply

Madiy

_______________ consists of a panel of military officers acting under military authority to try ...

_______________ consists of a panel of military officers acting under military authority to try ...

_______________ consists of a panel of military officers acting under military authority to try enemy combatants for war crimes.
 
  a. Military commission
  b. Specialized community review
  c. Article II review
  d. Milita

aj20386   58   1 Reply

Komall

A military commission is composed of:

A military commission is composed of:

A military commission is composed of:
 
  a. a panel of civilian judges who decide war crime cases.
  b. a panel of civilian judges and military officers who decide war crime cases.
  c. a panel of military officers who decide wa

timmmmy   54   1 Reply

sej011

In U.S. v. Martinez-Fuerte (1976), the Supreme Court held:

In U.S. v. Martinez-Fuerte (1976), the Supreme Court held:

In U.S. v. Martinez-Fuerte (1976), the Supreme Court held:
 
  a. police can constitutionally stop a vehicle at a fixed check point for brief questioning of the occupants eventhough they have no reason to believe the vehicle contains illeg

bezel   47   1 Reply

awintinedebbie1

The U.S. Attorney General must take into custody and detain during removal proceedings any alien who ...

The U.S. Attorney General must take into custody and detain during removal proceedings any alien who ...

The U.S. Attorney General must take into custody and detain during removal proceedings any alien who has committed certain detailed criminal offenses according to:
 
  a. the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.

rahrah23   54   1 Reply

ltauzzy

In order to be considered a deportable alien, a person must:

In order to be considered a deportable alien, a person must:

In order to be considered a deportable alien, a person must:
 
  a. admit to his/her deportability when questioned by officials.
  b. have been found deportable by an immigration judge.
  c. refuse to cooperate with officials.

aphalfi   29   1 Reply

Ranggadimsz

In Demore v. Kim (2003), the Supreme Court ruled that:

In Demore v. Kim (2003), the Supreme Court ruled that:

In Demore v. Kim (2003), the Supreme Court ruled that:
 
  a. mandatory detention for aliens who have been convicted of certain crimes pending removal proceedings isnot unconstitutional, even if the alien is a lawful permanent resident.

Kfields37   56   1 Reply

Tskotar

The balance during emergency times tips toward the protection of individual liberty.

The balance during emergency times tips toward the protection of individual liberty.

The balance during emergency times tips toward the protection of individual liberty.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Drea Anna   28   1 Reply

tiinabrown49

Military commissions try military personnel for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice. ...

Military commissions try military personnel for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice. ...

Military commissions try military personnel for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ade_tpy99   82   1 Reply

HomieG

Sneak and peek searches were first created by the Patriot Act.

Sneak and peek searches were first created by the Patriot Act.

Sneak and peek searches were first created by the Patriot Act.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ade_tpy99   82   2 Replies

ade_tpy99

In a trial before a military commission created in the wake of 9/11, an accused does not have the ...

In a trial before a military commission created in the wake of 9/11, an accused does not have the ...

In a trial before a military commission created in the wake of 9/11, an accused does not have the presumption of innocence.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

c9day   19   1 Reply

Slim1928

The Patriot Act expanded the permitted use of pen registers.

The Patriot Act expanded the permitted use of pen registers.

The Patriot Act expanded the permitted use of pen registers.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

madisonbodiford   19   1 Reply

Greygoos3

Waging the Cold War required greater dependence on intelligence gathering.

Waging the Cold War required greater dependence on intelligence gathering.

Waging the Cold War required greater dependence on intelligence gathering.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

litty 123   22   1 Reply

slayah92

The Crime Control and Safe Streets Act placed an absolute ban on the interception of all wire, oral, ...

The Crime Control and Safe Streets Act placed an absolute ban on the interception of all wire, oral, ...

The Crime Control and Safe Streets Act placed an absolute ban on the interception of all wire, oral, or electronic communications while there taking place.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

tleebergene   29   1 Reply

slayah92

The Patriot Act significantly expanded government surveillance power beyond the Crime Control and ...

The Patriot Act significantly expanded government surveillance power beyond the Crime Control and ...

The Patriot Act significantly expanded government surveillance power beyond the Crime Control and Safe Streets Act.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aphalfi   50   1 Reply

ltauzzy

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping travelers at fixed checkpoints for brief questioning about ...

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping travelers at fixed checkpoints for brief questioning about ...

The Supreme Court has ruled that stopping travelers at fixed checkpoints for brief questioning about their citizenship or immigration status is constitutional.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or fa

chayes2321   49   2 Replies

chayes2321

Sneak and peek warrants are a variation of no-knock entries.

Sneak and peek warrants are a variation of no-knock entries.

Sneak and peek warrants are a variation of no-knock entries.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

darcyyyy   82   1 Reply

Slim1928

The Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001 was issued by President Bush as a presidential ...

The Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001 was issued by President Bush as a presidential ...

The Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001 was issued by President Bush as a presidential proclamation.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Twatson22   48   1 Reply

virpal jattana

In Demore v. Kim, the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory detention for criminal aliens pending ...

In Demore v. Kim, the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory detention for criminal aliens pending ...

In Demore v. Kim, the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory detention for criminal aliens pending removal proceedings always violates due process.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ekmj   38   1 Reply

ninja320

Arizona's Immigration Law signed in 2010, requires police officers who, in the course of a traffic ...

Arizona's Immigration Law signed in 2010, requires police officers who, in the course of a traffic ...

Arizona's Immigration Law signed in 2010, requires police officers who, in the course of a traffic stop or other law enforcement action, have reasonable suspicion the person entered the U.S. illegally to verify the person's immigration status.
 

dillosunion   56   1 Reply

Kingdomcastle

It has been is the national policy of the U.S. for many years to limit immigration into the country. ...

It has been is the national policy of the U.S. for many years to limit immigration into the country. ...

It has been is the national policy of the U.S. for many years to limit immigration into the country.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ashlee123   44   1 Reply

vercula 53

Panels made up of military officers to try U. S. military personnel for violations of the Uniform ...

Panels made up of military officers to try U. S. military personnel for violations of the Uniform ...

Panels made up of military officers to try U. S. military personnel for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice are termed _________ ______________ ___________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

jeddsn   66   1 Reply

russinhacker

Searches of private places without the consent or knowledge of the occupants are called __________ ...

Searches of private places without the consent or knowledge of the occupants are called __________ ...

Searches of private places without the consent or knowledge of the occupants are called __________ and ___________ searches.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

yvfgkyv   31   1 Reply

The Truth

Information gathering about the enemy is called ________________. (Fill in the blank)

Information gathering about the enemy is called ________________. (Fill in the blank)

Information gathering about the enemy is called ________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

LL06   24   1 Reply

coupongurl69

The __________ Administration declared that most of the detainees captured in the war in Afghanistan ...

The __________ Administration declared that most of the detainees captured in the war in Afghanistan ...

The __________ Administration declared that most of the detainees captured in the war in Afghanistan were unlawful enemy combatants.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Shaquantta   22   1 Reply

itsbouttim

Devices used to record outgoing telephone numbers for a particular telephone are called ___________ ...

Devices used to record outgoing telephone numbers for a particular telephone are called ___________ ...

Devices used to record outgoing telephone numbers for a particular telephone are called ___________ ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

viving   43   1 Reply

Madiy

A panel of military officers with authority to try enemy combatants for war crimes is a/an ...

A panel of military officers with authority to try enemy combatants for war crimes is a/an ...

A panel of military officers with authority to try enemy combatants for war crimes is a/an ____________ ________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

costfrost   58   1 Reply

laque

Acts committed during wartime that inflict needless suffering and damage when pursuing a military ...

Acts committed during wartime that inflict needless suffering and damage when pursuing a military ...

Acts committed during wartime that inflict needless suffering and damage when pursuing a military objective are called _________ _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

littlescientist   43   2 Replies

littlescientist