The basic principles of the Pennsylvania system included an emphasis on the social interaction among prisoners.

Police are not allowed to use deadly force on a fleeing suspect, even if officers believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious harm to others.

Miranda warnings were established by the Supreme Court in Weeks v. United States (1914).

The criterion for deciding whether evidence is strong enough to uphold an arrest is known as ______.

A partisan election is one in which candidates openly affiliated with political parties are presented to voters for selection.

The death penalty has been found to be racially discriminatory by the U.S. Supreme Court.

A brief interference with a person’s freedom of movement with a duration that can be measured in minutes is called a(n) ______.

A public defender is a private sector attorney who works on a contract (for fee) basis.

Warrantless searches often take place at the entry points into the United States, including border crossings, ports, and airports.

The good faith exception can only be used in federal cases due to United States v. Leon (1984).