Pretextual Stops Are When Police Use a Minor Infraction or Violation

question 30

True/False

Pretextual stops are when police use a minor infraction or violation to dig deeper and find unrelated crimes.

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Definitions:

Orbital Variations

Changes in the shape, tilt, and orientation of the Earth's orbit around the sun, affecting climate patterns over long periods.

Solar Radiation

The electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation, which provides the energy necessary for life on Earth.

Infrared Energy

Invisible radiant energy emitted by all objects above absolute zero, detectable as heat.

Greenhouse Gases

Atmospheric gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane, that contribute to the Earth’s greenhouse effect.