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______________ are fortresses that house the most dangerous prisoners, with only 20% of U.S. prisons labeled as maximum security but holding approximately 33% of inmates.

The minimum grade for an A in this course is:

 _______________ sets the procedures for arrests, searches and seizures, and interrogations. In addition, it establishes the rules for conducting trials.

The state supreme court is required to hear all cases. 

_____________ amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of one’s peers in the state and district where the alleged crime occurred.

The ________________ is the highest in the United States and is positioned at the top of the court hierarchy. 

Officers may NEVER obtain special permission from a judge to execute a no-knock warrants. 

______________ courts have limited jurisdiction, which means that they can only hear cases that involve federal law or matters in which the parties are from different states, and the amount in dispute is over a certain threshold. 

 _______________ was another landmark decision that held that juveniles accused of crimes must be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults. This decision was a significant step in ensuring juveniles are treated fairly and justly in the legal system.

______________ is a formal process to remove a president or other high-ranking official from office if they are accused of serious misconduct.