What did the US Supreme Court rule in Furman v Georgia
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In Furman vs. Georgia the court ruled that all existing death
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Who created the military commissions
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an executive order signed by President Bush 2001 (GradPoint)
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Was Natalee Holloway abducted by aliens
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Of course not, Aliens do not exist. (Unless you count Illegal
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What types of crime are always prosecuted by the federal government
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Treason
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Who has the power to enforce the 13th amendment by passing laws
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Congress
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Why has the supreme court upheld laws that require permits for protests in public places
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because some protests can pose a danger to other citizens.
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Which best describes how the two-step method is used in capital punishment cases
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A trial is held to decide guilt of innocence, and then a hearing is held to determine punishment
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Which is a judge most likely to do when concerned that a defendant will commit another serious crime if released on bail
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have the defendant held without optional bail A judge always has
the option to deny bail for the above, other valid reason like
flight risk also there are some non bailable offenses.
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Can Mormons serve on the Supreme Court
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Yes, if a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints (the "Mormon" church) were to be appointed to the Supreme
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serve on the Supreme Court.
As of 2014, Mormons have served on state supreme courts, but not
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What are the release dates for I Love the 1880s - 2012 The United States of Awesome 1-2
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I Love the 1880s - 2012 The United States of Awesome 1-2 was
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USA: November 2012
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Title IX was largely responsible for the growth of what
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Title IX was largely responsible for the growth of women's
sports in the high school and college levels
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Until the civil war the protection of civil rights had been left mostly to
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Individual States
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Police power allows each state along with its local governments
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To keep people safe
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The Court of international trade is also known as
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trade court
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In the case of Rochin v. California the Supreme Court ruled that the
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14th and amendment was violated
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Undocumented aliens are most common in states
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the southwest
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What did the US Supreme Court rule in Furman v Georgia
In Furman vs. Georgia the court ruled that all existing death
penalty laws violated the constitution.
Who created the military commissions
an executive order signed by President Bush 2001 (GradPoint)
Was Natalee Holloway abducted by aliens
Of course not, Aliens do not exist. (Unless you count Illegal
Aliens, which are people who illegally cross a country's
border.)
What types of crime are always prosecuted by the federal government
Treason
Who has the power to enforce the 13th amendment by passing laws
Congress
Why has the supreme court upheld laws that require permits for protests in public places
because some protests can pose a danger to other citizens.
Which best describes how the two-step method is used in capital punishment cases
A trial is held to decide guilt of innocence, and then a hearing is held to determine punishment
Which is a judge most likely to do when concerned that a defendant will commit another serious crime if released on bail
have the defendant held without optional bail A judge always has
the option to deny bail for the above, other valid reason like
flight risk also there are some non bailable offenses.
Can Mormons serve on the Supreme Court
Yes, if a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints (the "Mormon" church) were to be appointed to the Supreme
Court, both their religion and the government would allow them to
serve on the Supreme Court.
As of 2014, Mormons have served on state supreme courts, but not
in the national Supreme Court.
What are the release dates for I Love the 1880s - 2012 The United States of Awesome 1-2
I Love the 1880s - 2012 The United States of Awesome 1-2 was
released on:
USA: November 2012
Title IX was largely responsible for the growth of what
Title IX was largely responsible for the growth of women's
sports in the high school and college levels
Until the civil war the protection of civil rights had been left mostly to
Individual States
- Gradpoint
Police power allows each state along with its local governments
To keep people safe
The Court of international trade is also known as
trade court
In the case of Rochin v. California the Supreme Court ruled that the