In a Constitutional Democracy,when Enforcing the Criminal Law

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a constitutional democracy,when enforcing the criminal law:

• A)officials are restricted by the law of criminal procedure.
• B)officials are restricted by the legislature.
• C)officials are restricted by popular opinion.
• D)officials have wide latitude to decide what actions to take.

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Definitions:

Congress

The national legislative body of a country, particularly referring to the United States Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Civil Disobedience

The act of not obeying specific laws or avoiding the payment of taxes and penalties as a non-violent method of expressing political dissent.

Legal Limits

The boundaries established by law, beyond which actions are deemed illegal or unauthorized.

Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau, an American essayist, poet, and philosopher known for his writings on natural history and philosophy, including "Walden."