Author Question: Which of the following is true about double jeopardy? a. Double jeopardy is being tried twice for ... (Read 60 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Which of the following is true about double jeopardy?

a. Double jeopardy is being tried twice for the same offens
e.
b. The Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy
c. The prohibition against double jeopardy is not absolut
e.
d. Separate prosecutions by the state courts and the federal courts are allowe
d.
e. all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true about hate-crimes laws?

a. Hate-crimes legislation makes it illegal for an individual to express hatred or intolerance toward someone on account of race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
b. Hate-crimes laws increase penalties for persons convicted of criminal offenses motivated by prejudice based on race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
c. The Supreme Court has ruled that hate-crimes laws are unconstitutional because they abridge freedom of expression.
d. Hate crimes occur only in large cities.
e. Constitutionally, hate-crimes legislation can be enacted only at the state level.

jennafosdick · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

e. all of the above

Answer to Question 2

b. Hate-crimes laws increase penalties for persons convicted of criminal offenses motivated by prejudice based on race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.