Which is true of peremptory challenges during jury selection?

a. They are unlimited in number.
b. They require a stated reason for dismissal of a prospective juror.
c. They are constitutionally compelled to have a basis in "content" questions.
d. They can be used to excuse jurors for no particular reason.


d

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A) ?25 B) ?50 C) ?75 D) ?100

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All of the following were suggested as reasons for differences between the immigrant and black experiences except ______.

a. gender roles b. cultural factors c. the disability of race d. the maturing economy

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Rodney is creating a disturbance in the lobby of the movie theater. He is claiming that he gave the snack bar attendant a $20 bill but the attendant only gave him change for $10

The theater manager tells Rodney to settle down or he will have to leave the theater. Rodney continues to complain loudly. The manager summons the security officer who also tells Rodney to either settle down or leave. Instead Rodney sits down in front of the snack bar. "That's it," says the theater manager. "Throw him out." Rodney refuses to budge. At this point the security officer may lawfully: A) use force to eject Rodney only after Rodney fails to comply with a direct order from the manager to depart. B) take no action because security officers have no authority in these situations. C) use force to eject Rodney from the premises. D) only call the police for assistance because only the police are authorized to eject trespassers.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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