Understanding Graham v. Connor

What year was the Graham v. Connor case decided?

• 1984

• 1989

• 1994

• 2000

What is the main legal standard established by Graham v. Connor?

• Subjective reasonableness

• Objective reasonableness

• Absolute necessity

• Proportional response

What was Dethorne Graham's medical condition that led to the incident?

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Epilepsy

• Asthma

What did Graham initially enter the convenience store to purchase?

• Water

• Candy

• Soda

• Orange juice

Which amendment's reasonableness test is applied in use-of-force cases?

• First Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What did Officer Connor suspect Graham of doing when he left the store quickly?

• Loitering

• Shoplifting

• Vandalism

• Robbery

What did the Supreme Court emphasize as crucial in assessing use of force?

• The officer's intent

• The suspect's criminal history

• The threat faced by the officer

• The public opinion

What did Graham request the officers to check to verify his condition?

• His medical bracelet

• His phone for medical records

• His wallet for a diabetic decal

• His driver's license

What type of lawsuit did Graham file against the officers?

• A criminal lawsuit

• A state lawsuit

• A federal lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

• A civil lawsuit for defamation

What is a key factor in the 'reasonableness' test according to the Supreme Court?

• The severity of the crime

• The suspect's age

• The officer's years of service

• The time of day