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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which countries is a citizen's arrest permitted?

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

    What is a possible consequence of an arrest?

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

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