President Obama Appointed

question 45

Multiple Choice

President Obama appointed

• A) Justices Sotomayor and Kagan, to replace Justices Souter and Stevens.
• B) the first Hispanic member of the Supreme Court.
• C) the first African American member of the Supreme Court.
• D) Both A and B.
• E) Both A and C.

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Definitions:

Exclusionary Rule

A legal principle that prohibits evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights from being used in court.

Poisonous Tree

Refers to evidence obtained through illegal or unethical means, which is considered inadmissible in court due to its tainted origin.

Fourth Amendment Rule

Encompasses the right against unreasonable searches and seizures, ensuring that any warrant issued is based on probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and specifically describes the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors from the possibility of fraudulent accounting activities by corporations, enhancing financial disclosures and corporate governance.