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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?

False (B) 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?

Statutory laws (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about an arrest?

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

In which countries is a citizen's arrest permitted?

England and Wales (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is a possible consequence of an arrest?

Being taken into custody for questioning (D) Signup and view all the answers