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The correct answers to the mcoles (michigan commission on law enforcement standards) final exam questions for the 2023-2024 academic year. It covers a wide range of topics related to the u.s. Constitution, including the relationship between the constitution, declaration of independence, and bill of rights, the three main provisions of the constitution, and the structure and functions of the judicial, executive, and legislative branches of government. The document also addresses important legal concepts such as ex post facto laws, bills of attainder, procedural and substantive due process, political participation, privacy, and equal protection of the laws. Additionally, it covers key aspects of the michigan state constitution, including search and seizure protections and the right against self-incrimination. A comprehensive overview of the legal principles and concepts that are essential for law enforcement professionals to understand and apply in their work.
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Identify and describe the Constitution - Correct Answer- Relationship between the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights - Correct Answer- Three main provisions of the Constitution - Correct Answer-(1) establishment of the framework of government; (2) delegation and assignment of power to the government; (3) restraint on the exercise of the powers of agents of government in order that individual rights can be preserved. Judicial Branch - Correct Answer-Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. Executive Branch - Correct Answer-Enforces laws Legislative Branch - Correct Answer-Branch of government that makes the laws Ex post facto laws - Correct Answer-Laws punishing conduct that occurred before the law was passed Bills of attainer - Correct Answer-Laws naming individuals or an ascertainable group designed to punish them without a trial Procedural due process - Correct Answer-Examines the procedure required by the government when the government seeks to deprive people of life, liberty or property. The basic requirements of procedural due process are notice and an opportunity to be heard by an impartial decision maker. (Counsel, jury trial, confront witnesses, self- incrimination) Substantive due process - Correct Answer-Examines the governments POWER to deprive a person of life, liberty or property regardless of the procedures followed by the government. A principle allowing courts to protect certain fundamental rights from government interference, even if procedural protections are present or the rights are not specifically mentioned elsewhere in the US Constitution.
Political participation - Correct Answer-The Constitution provides certain rights that are related to a person's ability to engage in political activities and participate in the legal process. Free speech, assembly, right to vote, etc. Privacy - Correct Answer-US Supreme Court has recognized an implied right of privacy as the right to be left alone. 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 14th Amendments Example: procreate, marriage, child rearing, warrantless searches and seizures Equal protection of laws - Correct Answer-14th Amendment No state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Michigan State Constitution Article I, Section 11 - Correct Answer-The person, houses, papers and possessions of every person shall be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures. No warrant to search any place or to seize any person or things shall issue without describing them, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation. Michigan State Constitution Article I, Section 17 - Correct Answer-No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law. (People v Hill) Felony - Correct Answer-Punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year Misdemeanor - Correct Answer-Punishable up to, but less than 1 year Elements of an offense - Correct Answer-1) Mens rea