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The PragerU video on Judeo-Christian values, the precursor of law and evidence in the Western World, says early on:  “The truths of the Judeo-Christian tradition are infinitely precious, no only…because they are true, but also because they provide the Moral Impulse which alone can lead to that peace…for which we all long.” Select from choices below whom the video is quoting:

The U.S. Supreme Court held that police may not simply set up roadblocks in high-crime neighborhood as general crime-fight procedures, but must have the checkpoint for a specific reason, such as drunk driving

You are driving along smoking a little weed and listening to the National Anthem blasting away.  Nice contrast, huh?  But hey, you’re high right?  Anyway, a cop pulls you over for running a red light (You:  “Oh, was that red Ossifer?”). So, naturally, the cop smells the weed.  Duh.  The nice cop also sees the little brownish-green leafy material on your pretty white jacket and the little plastic baggy that has more of that brownish-green leafy material on your passenger seat.  Well, you are under arrest and standing behind your car with another nice cop while the cop that stopped you is searching your ENTIRE car.  And purse.  Can it get any worse?  Well, maybe.  He has now got your phone and the last number you called was the guy you bought the weed from.  Is that a problem?  (So, the question is – finally – can the police search your phone and use any information extracted in court if relevant?) TRUE = Yes FALSE = No

From the article “Do It for Your Brain:  3 Habits That Improve Learning,” which learning strategy is NOT one of those listed in the article?

Officers may actually stop vehicles using a “pretextual stop” – which is stopping the vehicle for a minor violation with an actual underlying reason being to obtain evidence of more serious crimes.

You are shopping with a friend and she notices a “customer” placing clothing in her large purse.  She immediately tell you what happened in great detail and you are sure your friend is competent and a “good” person.  The “customer” is detained by store personnel and is ultimately arrested when the police arrive.  The camera shows both you and your friend to be on the same isle and you give the officer your names and contact numbers.  Both of you are likely to good witnesses for the prosecution of the shoplifter.

The Declaration of Independence was a philosophical document outlining moral arguments against King George III and Great Britain.  The Constitution did all but which of the following:

Select the best answer below to fill in the blank in the following:  United States criminal law came from common law – so named because it was “common” to all the courts of ____________ and had roots even further back being influenced by _________ law.

Those pesky voyueristic cops may use binoculars, telescopes, bifocals, or anything aiding their vision at any time, but they may not use mechanical or electronic listening devices that intrude and violate the privacy of another person without a court order.

As a general rule, warrant searches of private residences by statute are executed during daylight hours.  But!  Can a judge authorize a nighttime search?   TRUE = Yes FALSE = No