The exclusionary rule states that
A) a prisoner must be brought before a judge to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment.
B) no one can be prosecuted for the same offense twice.
C) illegally obtained evidence cannot be admitted in court.
D) officers must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.
E) indigent defendants are guaranteed legal counsel.
Question -2-Which of these is NOT a major contributing factor to the rising cost of Medicare?
A) Hospital profiteering
B) The growth in the number of the elderly
C) Increasing demands for medical services
D) The use of better and more expensive diagnostic and treatment technologies
E) Malpractice lawsuits
Question -3-A recess appointment is a method by which a president can temporarily bypass the Senate confirmation process.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -4-The Supreme Court has ruled that, although presidents have much greater authority to act independently in foreign affairs, they may not act contrary to the clearly expressed will of Congress.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-Why are Social Security and Medicare said to be the third rail of American politics?
A) Because they cannot be touched in any way without hurting the person or party who tries to change them
B) Because there is so much political energy around these issues
C) Because they are necessary for the system to work
D) Because they are so ingrained in society that most politicians couldn't think of an alternative means of providing benefits
E) Because both parties use the same system of providing benefits
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