A suspected terrorist has chosen to remain silent after being arrested, yet the police continue to question him on potential locations of a bomb without informing him of his rights.

This scenario is an example of which of the following?

a. Selective incorporation

b. Discretionary authority

c. The "public safety" exception

d. The exclusionary rule

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Jude Phelps

17 June, 23:20

A suspected terrorist has chosen to remain silent after being arrested, yet the police continue to question him on potential locations of a bomb without informing him of his rights.

This scenario is an example of which of the following?

a. Selective incorporation

b. Discretionary authority

c. The "public safety" exception

d. The exclusionary rule

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Julianna Potts · Answer 1

The correct answer is option is b. Discretionary authority

Explanation:

Discretionary authority basically represents the ability of an agency to surpass the laws of the state as per the on hand situations and occurrences.

This means that when the police continue to question him on potential locations of a bomb without informing him of his rights, they are practicing discretionary authority by surpassing the rights of the citizen, keeping in mind the need of the hour and the requirement of the critical situation.