In 1987 the Supreme Court, reversing itself, ruled that military personnel suspected of a crime of any type may be tried in military courts, whether or not the crime was committed at a military installation. As a result, military defendants may be tried in state or military courts for crimes unrelated to the service
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following explains the success of democracy in India?
A. the Congress Party's decision to rely on the emergency clauses in the constitution to crush difference of opinions B. the willingness of the Congress Party to amend the 1950 Constitution and compromise when faced by regional and social opposition C. the absence of a written constitution gives the government in power a lot of freedom to implement radically democratic policies D. the use of a semi-presidential hybrid system enables India to ensure high visibility of smaller parties and their interests E. the establishment of policies that permit only the Central Government to control areas such as defense, foreign affairs, and currency
Passed in 1993, the __________, which mandated waiting periods when purchasing handguns, was the first major federal gun control law since 1968
a. War on Drugs b. USA PATRIOT Act c. Act Against Bullying (AAB) d. Brady Bill