Assignment:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Answers must be 3 to 4 paragraphs in length. Provide references to case law whenever appropriate.
Question 1. Define the doctrine of judicial review and explain its significance in the American legal system.
Question 2. Why does criminal law differ from criminal procedure? Please also give an example of each.
Question 3. Define and compare probable cause and reasonable suspicion.
Question 4. What is the purpose of the Exclusionary Rule? Why is it important in criminal cases?
Question 5. Summarize the Terry v. Ohio case and why it is a landmark Supreme Court opinion.
Question 6. Why are there different requirements for an arrest with and without an warrant?
Question 7. What are the requirements that must be met for a valid search warrant?
Question 8. What actions can a police officer legally take after a vehicle stop?