One of the biggest problems with public defense systems is that public defenders
a. are not really lawyers but students in law school who are employed, because they are cheaper.
b. are inadequately funded for the number of cases they must handle.
c. have a much poorer record of defending the accused than private attorneys in terms of convictions.
d. handle more cases than are assigned to get extra pay on the side.
b
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. the accumulation of precious metals could be converted into military assets when needed B. these practices were known to broadly increase domestic living standards C. liberal theories of trade were thought to be a wealth destroyer D. prioritizing exports over imports allowed a state to export culture in addition to products
In Schelling's view, a successful surrender negotiation—in its employment of the power to hurt—is comparable to
a. the actual acts of destruction that occurred during the proceedings. b. a tussle between two equally matched wrestlers. c. a victory in a game of chess. d. a successful kidnapping. e. a successful peacetime diplomatic agreement.
"Portability" in health insurance, overcomes the problem of
a. prescription drug costs. b. poor medical care. c. preexisting condition exclusions. d. deductibles.