The broadest mechanism for state prison inmates to sue state officials in federal court regarding their confinement and their conditions of confinement is ______.

a. an amicus brief
b. a civil rights claim
c. a writ of habeas corpus
d. a section 1983 suit


d. a section 1983 suit

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One reform of grand jury procedures that has been suggested is allowing the target of a grand jury investigation to testify before it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Once the defense has finished presenting its evidence, the prosecution has the opportunity to present _________ evidence

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One’s state of mind to commit a crime is known as a person’s ______.

A. intent B. motive C. recklessness D. negligence

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Author Andersen was the whistleblower in the Enron case.

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

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