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Which is a feature of federalism?

A) Government based on the consent of the governed
B) Social,economic,and political pluralism
C) Power divided between a centralized governing body and various constituent units
D) Values of tolerance,pragmatism,cooperation,and compromise

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Minority rights are one of the features of democracy.

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If a defendant pleads guilty,then a ________ is not necessary.

Citizens can influence law enforcement by all three branches of government.

Police must meet specific legal requirements before they can enter a private residence.

How does federalism help facilitate democracy?

Which of the following does NOT affect whether a trial is held?

Pick one of the federal agencies discussed in this chapter and complete some outside additional research on that agency and create a 10 slide PowerPoint regarding key or interesting facts learned regarding this agency that were not addressed in this chapter.

Achieving a balance between simple reporting facts,on the one hand,and putting a "spin" on facts to create a desired impression is called ________ discipline.

What distinguishes dual federalism from federalism?

Which of these was a key effect,on police departments,of passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

The branch of government that influences the police through grant funding is the ________ branch.

Tensions in the relationships between levels of law enforcement (federal,state,and local)can result in tensions over jurisdiction known as ________ wars.

All media coverage is inadequate when it comes to portrayals of the police.

The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA)is more accurately described as a lobbying organization than as a professional organization.

Explain how the frankpledge system is different from modern policing.

In a large city,the executive body that sets policy for and oversees a police department is the police ________.

All of the following may be tasks of the police commission EXCEPT which one?

Probation officers and parole officers are two types of ________ officials.

For every 4,000 to 5,000 citizens,there is roughly one sworn law enforcement officer.