Preponderance of the evidence Beyond a reasonable doubt Verdict Three-Fourths Majority (typically) Unanimous (almost Always) Remedy Damages to compensate for the harm or a decree to achieve an equitable result Punishment (fine, imprisonment, or death). White Collar Crime- involves an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage. Embezzlement- mail and wire fraud, bribery, bankruptcy fraud, insider…
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Reconstruction Amendments of document 7, it is evident and very specific that, as a result of the Reconstruction of the Constitution, it expected to guarantee men & even colored men that used to be slaves, freedom within the United States. The reconstruction was a turn for America, though it was a positive turn. To begin, slavery should have never existed. In the XIII amendment, it has the same beliefs as myself as far as slaveries existences. Afterwards, the fourth tenth amendment was all about legal…
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The Fourth Amendment many Americans take advantage of in certain ways, and is always necessary for people feeling safe in this country. The Fourth Amendment guarantees protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. This amendment says that police must have a warrant in order to search, and schools must have reasonable suspicion. But what is taking it too far? In this case, David Leon Riley was part of a gang located in San Diego, California. The gang opened fire to a rival gang, then proceeded…
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ways can the Constitution be amended? What has been the most popular method? Chapter 3 What is a “unitary” system of government? What is a “confederate” system of government? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How is a federal system a hybrid of these two? What are the advantages and disadvantages of federalism? What in the Constitution suggests that the national government is entitled to more power than the states? What is meant by “the power of the purse?” What are…
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tend to show their own bias by pandering to their market rather than critically examining. In other words, telling their audience what they want to hear. None-the-less despite your bias it appears clear that the NSA is guilty of violating the 4th amendment and trampleing the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The NSA is an US intelligence agency responsible for the production and management of signals intelligence and information assurance for the US government. The agency originated in World…
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that the government is able to extend the meaning behind the amendments. Do they manipulate it beyond their powers to their advantage? In this case it may be taken too far and be deemed unconstitutional. DLK says his fourth amendment was taken away when the police used a thermal imager to convict him of an accused crime without a warrant. Did the government take this too far? The government exceeded their limitations of the fourth amendment as seen in previous cases and with the use of advanced technology…
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After reading the article Unconstitutional Sections of the Patriot Act Should be Repealed by Charles Levendosky, he talks about a new act being introduced to improve the controversial sections of the Patriot Act. The name of this new act would be the True Patriot Act and was introduced in 2003. After reading the mission behind the Act it is truly remarkable and hits my quarrel with the Patriot Act. “The True Patriot Act heralds its intent by quoting Benjamin Franklin's famous statement: ‘Those who…
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of parents in the country illegally.” On the other hand, Roman stated, “Trump’s proposal would require a constitutional amendment, which would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate, followed by ratification of three-fourths of the states, or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.” To begin with, a president cannot abolish a law by itself, it has to have a process…
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judge like normal subpoenas. This gives the FBI a way to collect information illegally on citizen which is an obvious violation of the fourth amendment. Many opposers will argue that section 505 is a beneficial tool to gather information upon all criminals. The problem is not only does section 505 violate the four amendment right it also violates the 5th amendment right, which states no person should be “. . . deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . .” by allowing for…
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states in the United States. More restrictions were needed between the trades and needed to have someone in charge such as the congress. If it were to be controlled then they wouldn’t have lost so much money and goods letting other countries take advantage or the states that didn’t have ports and got charged more money. Furthermore, the last reason why the…
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