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question 21

Multiple Choice

When the U.S. Supreme Court words a decision in such a way that it becomes a precedent and must be honored by all lower courts it is termed a:

• A) certiorari decision.
• B) hallmark decision.
• C) writ decision.
• D) landmark decision.

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Definitions:

Death Penalty

A legal punishment involving the execution of an individual authorized by the state as retribution for a crime deemed severe enough to warrant such a penalty.

Support And Oppose

The act of backing or promoting a cause, idea, or policy while simultaneously resisting or fighting against another.

Racism Against Blacks

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed at individuals of African descent, based on the belief in their inferiority.

Police-Citizen Encounters

Interactions between police officers and civilians, which can range from routine traffic stops to emergency response situations.