Most successful claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress claims involve a threat of

a.none of these

b.stalking

c.false imprisonment

d.physical abuse

Which is NOT true of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994?

a.It acknowledged the importance of tort claims to domestic violence victims.

b.It created a federal civil rights cause of action.

c.The crime does not need to be motivated by gender.

d.Under its provisions, a crime of violence is one that would amount to a felony.

Why was the civil remedy in VAWA struck down by the US Supreme Court in 2000?

a.It found that the 14th Amendment applies only to private conduct.

b.It found that gender-motivated violent conduct was economic activity.

c.There was insufficient authority under the Due Process Clause.

d.There was insufficient authority under the Commerce Clause.