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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?

  • The 4th amendment
  • 5th amendment
  • Miranda warning
  • California traffic laws (correct)

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?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law is enacted by a legislative body and recorded in various state, county, or municipal codes?

<p>Statutory laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about an arrest?

<p>An arrest is the act of apprehending and taking a person into custody (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which countries is a citizen's arrest permitted?

<p>England and Wales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requiring an arrest to be a safeguard against the abuse of power?

<p>To provide a legal basis for questioning and charging a suspect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a citizen make a lawful arrest in England and Wales?

<p>When they witness a crime being committed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of an arrest?

<p>Being taken into custody for questioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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