⚖️ Citation Practice: ⚖️
Constitutions & Statutes
Instructions: Choose the proper citation for each constitutional provision or statute.
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Instructions: Write the proper citation for each constitutional provision or statute. Use the formatting buttons to insert section symbols (§). Remember: citations must be perfect, so use the feedback to guide you.
7. Cite the constitutional provision that guarantees a speedy trial in Texas.
Texas Constitution, Article I (Bill of Rights), Section 10 provides for the right to a speedy trial in all criminal prosecutions.
8. Provide the correct citation for the federal civil rights statute allowing suits for constitutional violations.
Title 42 of the United States Code, Section 1983 (commonly known as "Section 1983") creates a cause of action for deprivation of rights under color of state law. Cite the most recent official edition, which is 2018. The U.S. Code is published every six years.
9. Cite the California statute that protects certain statements as privileged in defamation cases.
California Civil Code Section 47, subdivision (b) provides the litigation privilege. Cite West's annotated code for California, using the year of the volume or supplement you consulted. The current edition is 2023.
10. Provide the correct citation for the Florida statute allowing business records as a hearsay exception.
Florida Statutes Section 90.803(6)(a) provides the business records exception to the hearsay rule. Cite the official Florida Statutes, using the year printed on the volume or indicated online. The current edition is 2024.
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