At common law prior to the 18th century, the term "appeal" referred to an effort by one convicted of _____________ to obtain a pardon from the Crown by accusing others of being accomplices

a. murder
b. a felony
c. a misdemeanor
d. treason


D

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a. Firearm b. Taser c. Defensive tactics d. Effective communication

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