______ Is the Decision to Act, or NOT to Act

question 85

Multiple Choice

______ is the decision to act, or NOT to act, based on an individual police officer's judgment regarding the best course of action to take in any given situation.

• A)Probable cause
• B)Police transparency
• C)Police discretion
• D)Ethical dilemma

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Definitions:

Bill of Rights

The initial ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and liberties to American citizens.

Antifederalists

Individuals who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, favoring stronger state governments over a centralized federal government.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess whether a law or governmental action is in accordance with the constitution.

Marbury v. Madison

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.