Exam 1_Version 2

42 U.S.C 1983 applies to ____________, acting in a government capacity.

42 USC 1983 is an action, under Color of Law, from depriving any person of a constitutional or civil right

"Under color of law" means _______.

An officer is involved in a personal dispute, and did not invoke his police powers or use his equipment. Therefore, he is acting "Under Color of Law".

A tort is ____________

Tort actions against the federal government and its employees and agents can generally be classified as unconstitutional

A plaintiff can sue a government official in their personal and individual capacity for a constitutional tort, under what two separate, but related theories?.

The most common constitutional tort action against federal officers is for a Fourth Amendment violation.

_________________immunity is the officer’s defense to standing trial in a civil case for a constitutional tort.

According to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), ____________ is liable under the local law of the place where the tort occurs for the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of federal employees within the scope of their employment .

THE FTCA HAS TWO PURPOSES:

Under FTCA, The United States can be sued for punitive damages.

Intentional Torts include____________(select all that apply)

Which branch proposes, creates, and enacts laws?

Which branch implements and enforces laws?

Which branch interprets laws?

The president can veto a congressional legislation.

The Commander in Chief approves presidential nominations and controls the budget.

__________________ nominates judges.

FTCA shields Federal Law Enforcement officers as long as they are acting in the scope of their employment .