Define, compare, and contrast the two types of challenges to prospective jury members

What will be an ideal response?


The two types of challenges to prospective jury members are challenges for cause
and peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause are to dismiss potential jurors
based on causes specified by law. Peremptory challenges are to dismiss potential
jurors for reasons that need not be stated. Causes vary from state to state, but are
specified by statute and are unlimited in number. Peremptory challenges vary in
number allowed.

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a. 2.3 b. 3.4 c. 4.7 d. 5.6

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A major study revealed that there are ________ protective uses by guns annually (by conservative estimates)

a. 300,000 b. One million c. 2.5 million d. Five million

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Long before the attack on 9/11, presidents have been issuing executive orders and directives designed to address the threat of terrorism.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is not supported by research on the DARE program?

a. It has been very effective at preventing drug use in teens. b. There may be decreased drug-use while youth are in program. c. It may be a cause of rising drug use by juveniles. d. School funding for the program has been cut.

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