Charges are read and penalties and constitutional guarantees of a right to legal representation are explained at a(n) ______.
A. arraignment
B. arrest
C. sentencing
D. hearing
A. arraignment
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Ethnic groups in South Africa differ significantly on the issues of bribery, corruption, and whether or not the government rules in the interests of all
a. T b. F
In New York v. Farber, the Supreme Court ruled that
A. the accused person's right to a fair trial does not include the right to compel the production of evidence, except from reporters B. the accused person's right to a fair trial includes the right to compel the production of evidence, but not from reporters C. the accused person's right to a fair trial includes the right to compel the production of evidence, even from reporters D. the accused person's right to a fair trial does not include the right to compel the production of evidence E. where reporters are involved, the accused person no longer has the right to a fair trial
A disadvantage of proportional representation voting is that it
A. tends to result in many political parties in the legislature with no majority party. B. is more accurate of public opinion than plurality, district based voting. C. requires a clear majority of votes to win. D. occurs more frequently than plurality voting.
Which of the following is a major difference in the law-making process used in France and that used in the United States?
a. In both countries, most bills are introduced by the executive; therefore, there is no major difference. b. In the United States, after a bill is introduced, it is reviewed by legislative committees; no such process exists in France. c. In both countries, bills must be passed in identical forms by both chambers of the legislature; therefore, there is no difference. d. In France, a bill must be scrutinized by the State Council to determine its impact on subnational governments; such a process does not exist in the United States. e. In France, it is possible that a bill, once passed, can be submitted to the Constitutional Council for judicial review; such a process is not possible in the United States.