The Ninth Amendment is relevant to the
A) freedom of press. B) freedom of religion. C) writ of habeas corpus.
D) tyranny of the majority. E) right of privacy.
Question -2-The Sherman Act of 1890 made it a crime to
A) regulate private industry. B) engage in muckraking activities. C) restrain or monopolize trade.
D) discriminate on the basis of disability. E) engage in welfare fraud.
Question -3-A plea bargain is an agreement in which
A) the accused admits guilt and receives a reduced sentence.
B) the accused agrees to trial by a panel of judges instead of a jury.
C) a grand jury lessens the charges in order to get a conviction.
D) a judge determines the outcome by summary verdict.
E) the judge grants a lesser sentence in return for the defendant waiving his right to an attorney.
Question -4-America's Middle East policies are often shaped by interest groups.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-Federal regulations under the authority of the commerce clause were originally applied to
A) real estate. B) agriculture. C) the railroad industry.
D) foreign trade. E) the telecommunications industry.
Question -6-Why are prosecutors and defenders encouraged to arrange a plea bargain?
A) It saves court time and resources.
B) It leads to significantly lower crime rates.
C) It precludes a shift to shorter mandatory sentences.
D) It encourages the repealing of the three strikes you're out laws.
E) It usually results in a stronger penalty.