Business Law I Word List Chapter 5: Constitutional Principles 1. U.S. Constitution 2. Bill of Rights 3. Federal codes/statutes 4. Separation of powers (see handout) 5. Checks and balances 6. Federalism 7. Anti-federalism 8. Commerce clause 9. Taxing Powers 10. Marbury v. Madision *** 11. Interstate commerce v. intrastate commerce 12. Heart of Atlanta Motel v. USA *** (1964),[1] [2] was a landmark United States Supreme Court
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Question 9 2 out of 2 points In many state court systems, probate courts • Question 10 2 out of 2 points The Double Jeopardy Clause means, in effect, that • Question 11 2 out of 2 points The source of the exclusionary rule, which in effect means that evidence procured in an illegal search and seizure may not be used against the accused at trial, is the ____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. • Question 12 2 out of 2 points Medical malpractice
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Why was the Code of Hammurabi so important? While there are earlier examples of laws known (Freedman, 1978, p. 143-164), the Code of Hammurabi is the best preserved and most comprehensive illustration of laws discovered from ancient civilizations. The Code of Hammurabi was relevant because it contained, inscribed within the stele, a compilation of nearly three hundred laws set forth by the Babylonian king Hammurabi in 1754 BC, that encompassed contracts, domestic disputes and relations, retributive
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Meyer, J and Grant, D, (2003). A concept of the adversarial system is the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. In an adversarial courtroom the state (prosecutor) and defense advance their case with the court (judge) who enforces the rules. Even though the state and defense advance their position, they are still fair. The courtroom parties all share a need to handle cases as fast as possible to try to clear the crowded court docket. In 1791 the fifth amendment was enacted
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On April 21, 2014 the Supreme Court granted writ of certiorari in Heien v North Carolina which was the first argued case during their new term. This case presents the question of whether a police officer’s mistake of law can provide the individualized suspicion that the Fourth Amendment requires to justify a traffic stop (Brief of Petitioner 2). This case arose in 2009 when police stopped Nicholas Heien in North Carolina for driving with one broken brake light. The officer issued Heien a citation
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Chapter 1 British Policy Incites a Rebellion - 1756-1763, Britain and France were in the Seven Years’ War, a conflict that had involved all major European powers. - Sugar Act (1764)- Including increase on taxes on imported goods such as molasses, coffee, and textiles. Monarchy: One person in charge. Very efficient, poor decisions. Oligarchy: Small group of people in charge. Can take form of a dictatorship. Nazi, Soviet Union (A junta: in charge of military small groups can also be a small group
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After researching the views of both the Democratic and Republican parties, I would classify myself as a conservative Democrat. When it comes to social issues, I tend to take a more liberal stance, but I have very conservative views on the economy. In general, Democrats are more open to change and are more in favor of a larger federal government while Republicans are more in favor of the morals of the founding fathers and prefer a smaller federal government to larger state governments. According
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depriving individuals of their Constitutional Rights. Due process was designed to protect the accused against abuses by the federal government. Evidence gathered illegally or unlawfully can not be used in a trial. This method refers to the exclusionary rule. This rule allows evidence that was gathered in violation to the Constitution to be excluded and not permissible in a court of law (Meese, 2009). The Fourth Amendment, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
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According to Disadvantages-Of-Surveillance-Technology" (2013) website. Technology today is a fundamental part of any successful police agency and as such the impact of leadership upon technology procurement, policies and programs is critical. As we approach 2015, the overall law enforcement effort will be hampered by police leaders who do not understand technology and accelerating change, who do not appreciate the advantages that well managed information technology systems can bring their agency
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experience of the other nation and be willing to follow them as its own. This assimilation is born and bred by cultural assimilation which has always been presided over by colonialism and cemented by post-colonialism. The NFVF uses these requirements as exclusionary techniques. This obsession with economic sustainability and international standards sets South Africa apart from countries like Senegal, Ethiopia Congo and Cameroon where the purpose of the film industry is to develop film
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