1 of 20

How many current justices on the u.s supreme court were appointed by democractic presidents?

A.four

B.three

C.two

D.one

2 of 20

________IS CONSIDERED TO BE the most inflential chief justice in histroy ?

A.william rehnquist

B.warren burger

C.earl warren

D.john marshall

3 of 20

which of the following statement about u.s district court is accurate ?

A.district court decisions are being on the circuit region

b.DISTRICT COURTS ARE the intermediate level between courts of appeal and the supreme court.

C.district courts handle cases involving peopl’s claims against government seizure of property.

D.almost all cases involving federal law are first tried in district courts.

4 of 20

The appointment of justice sonia sotomayor by president obama is an example of ?

A.a democratic president appointing a liberal justice.

B.a democratic president appointing a moderate justice

C.the desire of president obama to move the supreme court in a more conservative direction.

D.the value placed on justice with a strict constructionist philosophy.

5 of 20

Which president appointed the first female supreme court justice ?

A.jimmy carter

B.ronald reagan

C.george h.w bush

D.bill clinton

6 of 20

Hamdan v.Rumsfeld (2006) requires that ?

A.enemy combatants be treated under the requirements of the geneva convention

B.the president increases spending on protective gear for u.s troops in iraq

C.detainees at guantanamo be given legal rights to represntation afforded other persons in the u.s

D.prisons operated by the department of defense protect the religious rights of all detainees.

7 of 20

The supreme court relies on support from ?

A.its enomous prestige

B.democratic majorities in congress

C.the obedience of state courts

D.republician majorities in congress

8 of 20

If an individual took a civil rights case to a us district court and lost, he or she could appeal the case to the next level in the federal court structure, which would be the ?

A.us supreme court

B.us court of appeals

C.us court of military appeals

D.us claims court.

9 of 20

Which case established the principle of judicial review ?

A.roe v.wade (1973)

B.mcculloch v.maryland (1819)

C.marbury v.madison (1803)

D.brown v.board of education (1954)

10 of 20

Which of the following can created political pressure on federal judges ?

A.judges can be impeached by congress

B.they are appointed for life

C.the budget for the judiciary is controlled by congress

D.both A and C are correct.

11 of 20

An example of the more conservative direction of the rehnquist court was ?

A.upholding a federal law to keep guns out of public schools.

B.overturning a state court’s decision in bush v.gore

C.limiting presidential power by ruling against the line item veto

D.narrowing the use of race in hiring for government programs.

12 of 20

Judicial activism ?

A.is closely identified with the warren court

B.involves judges with strong background in elective office

C.may result in conservative as well as liberal positions

D.both a and c are correct

13 of 20

Between 1900 and the mid-1930’s the supreme court exercised judical review primarly in ?

A.economic-regulatory cases

B.civil-liberties cases

C.separation-of-powers cases

D.racial-discrimination cases

14 of 20

A case challenging the rapidly growing public debt would likely NOT be considered by the Supreme Court because it is a ?

A.question already settled in prior court decisions.

B.questions that might cause cingress to limit judicial salaries

C.case that should be heard by a state supreme court

D.political question

15 of 20

Judicial review includes which of the following principles ?

A.senate confirmation of judicial appointees

B.overturning segregation

B.the practice of hearing cases on appeal

D.determining the constitutionally of federal abs state law and actions of congress and the president.

16 of 20

The case of plessy v. ferguson (1896) upheld ?

A.racial segregation

B.affirmative action

C.habeas corps

D.legal represntation

17 of 20

Baker v.Carr (1962) dealt with ?

A.appointment

B.abortion rights.

C.segregation

D.affirmative action.

18 of 20

The case of sweat v.painter was one of the first cases to ?

A.challenge the “seprate but equal” ruling of plessy v.ferguson

B.reinforce legalized segregation by allowing a law school for blacks to be built in Texas

C.test the application of Brown v. Board of education

D.require affirmative action standards for college admissions.

19 of 20

Which of the following is a restrication on congressional power over the federal courts ?

A.the power to create or expand federal courts

B.judges being constitutionally appointed for life terms

C.the authority of Congress to enact spending and revenue laws.

D.the ability to impeach federal judges.

20 of 20

The united states has approximately how many attorneys ?

A.500,000

B.750,000

C.1,000,000

D.1,500,000 

1) Create a new BasicGame project.

2) Use a Blender file from blendswap.org or a jMonkey model file from the com.jme3 library. Import the file into the Project.

3) Add a new Scene and then link the imported model to the scene.

4) Add a Terrain to the scene. Change the texture of the Terrain. Modify the Terrain by raising and lower the terrain.

5) Add a Filter to the Scene, and then add two filter features (except Water).

6) Add a DirectLight source to the Scene

7) The scene will include at least 10 objects 5 of which are moveable and the other 5 immoveable objects.

8) The object types can vary (i.e. box, sphere, etc.), and each type must be distinguishable using different materials.

9) Each object must be bound to allow for collision.

10) At least two characters must also be part of the scene and the characters must be allowed to rotate left and right..

11) It is strongly encouraged to leverage the Physics, Character, and Input classes to complete the Project (see the Week 3 video and source code link).

12) The projectiles used as “bullets” can be of any object type of your choosing.

13) The scene must include a BitmapText that is updated with a “Hit” when a collision occurs (HINT: Use the result of the CollisionResult object)

Deliverables include:

1. All source code and project files (use the Export Project from the File menu to create a zip file)
2. ZIP file naming format is LASTNAME_PROJECT1_CMSC325.zip
3. Compile and run instructions

Discuss how water is an factor in business and society? Review an article on Earth Day and share your perspectives.

Cyber Threats, Offenders, and Crimes

Develop a comprehensive Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of 12—15 slides for the chief of police. The presentation will be used as part of an educational program for the government officials and the public in an effort to obtain funding for the new cyber investigative unit. Your presentation should describe the growth and emergence of personal computing and the Internet. Include the following in your briefing:

• A description of the types of threats to computer users and Internet surfers globally.
• The types of offenders and the digital forensic crimes they commit and threats they pose to your community.
• The areas where digital forensics is of utmost help in catching the offenders.
• Analyze how has digital forensics been used in a recent case to either assist in convicting or acquitting the defendant.
• Explain types of crimes committed using computers and the Internet in your community.
• Analyze profiles of the offenders and the crimes they commit.
• What role does digital forensics play in detecting, solving, and successfully prosecuting perpetrators of computer and Internet-facilitated crimes in your jurisdiction?
• Provide at least one recent case in your jurisdiction or nearby in which computer forensics was instrumental in assisting in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant.

Present the additional information in the Notes section in your presentation.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

What are the principal components of telecommunications networks and key networking technologies?

• Describe the features of a simple network and the network infrastructure for a large company.
• Name and describe the principal technologies and trends that have shaped contemporary telecommunications systems.
• What are the main telecommunications transmission media and types of networks?
• Name the different types of physical transmission media and compare them in terms of speed and cost.
• Define a LAN, and describe its components and the functions of each component.
• Name and describe the principal network topologies.
• How do the Internet and Internet technology work, and how do they support communication and e-business?
• Define the Internet, describe how it works, and explain how it provides business value.
• Explain how the Domain Name System (DNS) and IP addressing system work.
• List and describe the principal Internet services.
• Define and describe VoIP and virtual private networks, and explain how they provide value to businesses.
• List and describe alternative ways of locating information on the Web.
• Compare Web 2.0 and Web 3.0.
• What are the principal technologies and standards for wireless networking, communications, and Internet access?
• Define Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMax, 3G, and 4G networks.
• Describe the capabilities of each and for which types of applications each is best suited.
• Why are RFID and wireless sensor networks (WSNs) valuable for business?
• Define RFID, explain how it works, and describe how it provides value to businesses.
• Define WSNs, explain how they work, and describe the kinds of applications that use them.