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What are the two main types of law discussed in the study guide?
What are the two main types of law discussed in the study guide?
Which stage of a civil trial involves the jury selection process?
Which stage of a civil trial involves the jury selection process?
What are the three main types of jurisdiction discussed?
What are the three main types of jurisdiction discussed?
Which element is NOT required for a valid contract?
Which element is NOT required for a valid contract?
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In a civil trial, what is a 'motion in limine' used for?
In a civil trial, what is a 'motion in limine' used for?
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What type of contract involves a promise in exchange for an act?
What type of contract involves a promise in exchange for an act?
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Which type of jurisdiction relates to the court's authority over the property?
Which type of jurisdiction relates to the court's authority over the property?
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What is the term for a person who benefits from a contract but is not directly involved in forming it?
What is the term for a person who benefits from a contract but is not directly involved in forming it?
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'Hearsay' in the context of evidence law refers to information that is:
'Hearsay' in the context of evidence law refers to information that is:
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What organization began in 1871 and aims to increase the professionalism of police officers and agencies?
What organization began in 1871 and aims to increase the professionalism of police officers and agencies?
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Who advocated for all police officers to obtain college degrees to professionalize the police force?
Who advocated for all police officers to obtain college degrees to professionalize the police force?
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Which organization focuses on improving the science of policing, promoting best practices, and setting ethical standards for law enforcement?
Which organization focuses on improving the science of policing, promoting best practices, and setting ethical standards for law enforcement?
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In investigating a series of murders with similar methods, what term describes the shared characteristics in how the crimes were committed?
In investigating a series of murders with similar methods, what term describes the shared characteristics in how the crimes were committed?
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Who first introduced the system for classifying offenders and crimes based on specific characteristics?
Who first introduced the system for classifying offenders and crimes based on specific characteristics?
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'Enhanced interrogation' is often associated with which degree of questioning in law enforcement?
'Enhanced interrogation' is often associated with which degree of questioning in law enforcement?
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Why is Sir Robert Peel referred to as the 'Father of Modern Policing'?
Why is Sir Robert Peel referred to as the 'Father of Modern Policing'?
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Which act is associated with the improvement of working conditions for police officers since the 1980s?
Which act is associated with the improvement of working conditions for police officers since the 1980s?
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Why is August Vollmer known as the 'Father of American Policing'?
Why is August Vollmer known as the 'Father of American Policing'?
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What was August Vollmer's stance on the 'third-degree' interrogation method?
What was August Vollmer's stance on the 'third-degree' interrogation method?
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Why were vigilantes formed in certain communities?
Why were vigilantes formed in certain communities?
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What was a major reason for police officers being considered undesirable in the 19th century?
What was a major reason for police officers being considered undesirable in the 19th century?
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Why did early American police forces rarely carry revolvers?
Why did early American police forces rarely carry revolvers?
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What important ethical guideline for police is emphasized in the Peelian principles?
What important ethical guideline for police is emphasized in the Peelian principles?
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Which organization is recognized as the first organized police organization in America?
Which organization is recognized as the first organized police organization in America?
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Who is referred to as the Father of American Policing?
Who is referred to as the Father of American Policing?
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What is considered the beginning of modern public policing?
What is considered the beginning of modern public policing?
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What are the origins of American policing based on historical influences?
What are the origins of American policing based on historical influences?
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