The legal principle of ________ allowed the state to take the place of parents in dealing with children who broke the law.

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


parens patriae

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Lowballing is a strategy of negotiation that attempts to intimidate the other side by making a ridiculously low offer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A(n) ________ involves placing the suspect together with several other persons and asking the witness to identify the suspect.

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

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What exception says that illegally obtained evidence can come into court if the poisonous connection between the illegal police actions and the resulting evidence weakens enough?

a. the deterrence exception b. the constitutional exception c. the ethical exception d. the attenuation exception

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve on a jury?

a. A citizen must be 18 years of age. b. A citizen must be able to read, write, and comprehend English. c. A citizen must be a registered voter. d. A citizen must be free from felony convictions.

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