1 Compared to a guilty plea, a conviction by a jury frequently results in a sentence which is:
a. longer
b. shorter
c. about the same
d. impossible to predict
a
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The United Nations has been actively involved in studying the phenomenon of climate change and in organizing diverse countries to attempt to find a global solution
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A consequence of the resource curse is often seen in
a. government corruption and the failure to develop a middle class. b. a steady supply of resources that allow industrial capitalism to thrive. c. invasion and occupation by other countries that want the resources in question. d. high levels of debt to import badly needed resources. e. insufficient resources to feed the population.
Which of the following is considered to be an important function of the media?
a. championing a specific cause that is important to journalists and media owners b. interpreting world events c. making contributions to candidates running for political office d. helping to build better political parties e. attracting revenue through advertisers
The exclusionary rule holds that
A) evidence gathered in violation of the Constitution cannot be used in a trial. B) it is unlawful to exclude certain crimes from grand jury proceedings. C) unlawful combatants are excluded from laws regarding search warrants and probable cause. D) a person must be read his or her "rights" before making a voluntary confession. E) police cannot question an un-Mirandized suspect even if there is an urgent concern for public safety.