If a criminal defendant is acquitted in a criminal trial, he or she can still be subsequently sued in civil court
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A person charged with a serious federal crime must first be accused in
A) an indictment by a grand jury. B) a plea-bargain arrangement. C) a bail bargain arrangement . D) information issued by a judge. E) a no bill situation.
In 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ratified, it
A) was made up of fifteen amendments. B) was made up of ten amendments. C) did not include a provision protecting free speech. D) applied to the states but not to the national government. E) was intended to be temporary.
Which is a potential problem with online voting?
a. Internet access for lower-income Americans b. bias in favor of young voters c. bias in favor of corporations d. inefficient vote counting
Which of the following is true regarding governors who have been elected in the last few decades?
A. They are much more diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, and gender. B. They are representative of the traditional elites. C. They are mainly spouses of former governors. D. They are largely apathetic to the political process.