The majority of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island were of European descent, and the majority of immigrants who passed through Angel Island were of Asian descent. This is most likely because

The defendant and an accomplice were on trial together for burglary. both had given confessions implicating themselves and their accomplice. at trial, the defendant maintained that his confession had been obtained through improper coercion by the police. for the purpose of countering the claim of coercion, the prosecution seeks to place the accomplice’s confession into evidence. after objection by the defendant’s counsel, the judge agrees to issue a limiting instruction to the jury that the confession is to be considered only with regard to the question of whether the defendant’s confession was coerced. may the accomplice’s confession be admitted under that condition?

The 6th amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. b. trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. c. eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. d. preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)