A(n) _____ is any defense that assumes the charges to be correct but raises other facts that present a valid excuse

a. corpus delicti
b. affirmative defense
c. negative defense
d. burden of proof


b

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A field statement analysis is:

a. a shortened version of statement analysis. c. Both a and b are correct. b. an approach that uses only the lack of conviction and extraneous information standards. d. Neither a nor b is correct.

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Which of the following concepts would serve as an explanation as to why a third variable (such as prior violent behavior) is responsible for the relationship between watching violent media and crime?

A. implied relationship B. direct relationship C. spurious relationship D. nonspurious relationship

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Which type of grand jury looks into general allegations of unlawful activity to discover whether there is enough information to justify initiating criminal proceedings against anyone?

A. accusatory B. indictment C. observational D. investigatory

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The ____________________ was a period of time in which thinkers challenged traditional values with new thoughts about human rationality and the need to place limitations on government.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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