The term _____________ refers to the expressed goals of a government institution, supported by either punishments or rewards.

In Texas, political parties help candidates by providing

In March 2010, Congress passed ________, substantially altering the nation’s health care system.

The ____________________ is the supreme law of the land, and as such is the basis of all law in the United States.

Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for espionage, kidnapping, extortion, interstate gambling, and interstate transportation of stolen property, among other duties?

Which term is Latin for “I will not contest it” and is used as a criminal defendant’s plea, in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government?

What exception of the search warrant is allowed when police officers have probable cause to believe that an automobile contains evidence of a crime?

____ is a judicial order that commands a correctional official to bring a prisoner before a federal court so that the court can hear the person’s claim that he or she is being held illegally.

Guarantees of a speedy trial, a trial by jury, a public trial, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a lawyer at various stages of criminal proceedings is included in the ____ Amendment.

A criminal act that is considered wrong even if there were no law prohibiting it is known as ____.