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Which type of law is based on previous appellate court decisions?
Which type of law is based on previous appellate court decisions?
- Statutory law
- Letter of the law
- Constitutional law
- Case law (correct)
Which one of these is an example of a statutory law?
Which one of these is an example of a statutory law?
- The 4th amendment
- 5th amendment
- Miranda warning
- California traffic laws (correct)
Which one of these is NOT an example of case law?
Which one of these is NOT an example of case law?
- Brown v. Board of Education
- Marbury v. Madison
- Minimum drinking age of 21 (correct)
- Miranda v. Arizona
Are all crimes statutory in California?
Are all crimes statutory in California?
Which type of law is enacted by a legislative body and recorded in various state, county, or municipal codes?
Which type of law is enacted by a legislative body and recorded in various state, county, or municipal codes?
Which of the following is true about an arrest?
Which of the following is true about an arrest?
In which countries is a citizen's arrest permitted?
In which countries is a citizen's arrest permitted?
What is the purpose of requiring an arrest to be a safeguard against the abuse of power?
What is the purpose of requiring an arrest to be a safeguard against the abuse of power?
Under what circumstances can a citizen make a lawful arrest in England and Wales?
Under what circumstances can a citizen make a lawful arrest in England and Wales?
What is a possible consequence of an arrest?
What is a possible consequence of an arrest?