Jury nullification, which has its roots in English common law, occurs when a juror believes that the evidence presented at trial establishes the defendant's guilt but nonetheless votes to ______

a. acquit c. convict
b. punish d. abdicate


A

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

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