The "Separate Sovereigns" Doctrine Permits Multiple Punishments

question 13

Multiple Choice

The "separate sovereigns" doctrine permits multiple punishments:

• A)if imposed by federal and state governments.
• B)if imposed by state and municipal governments.
• C)if imposed in separate criminal and civil trials.
• D)if imposed for contempt of court.

---

Definitions:

Tracking Mechanism

A system or process used to monitor and follow the movement or progress of an object, individual, or trend.

Nystagmus

A condition characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movements of the eyes.

Saccades

Rapid, ballistic movements of the eyes that abruptly change the point of fixation to scan a visual scene or follow a moving object.

Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin, often caused by inner ear problems.