The presumption of innocence _____________

a. limits the rights of defendants
b. is a naive belief that most defendants are innocent
c. requires the state to prove the defendant’s guilt
d. gives state officials more authority


ANS: C

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a. deliver the State of the State address b. deliver the State of the Union address c. submit his proposed biennial state budget d. submit in writing his proposed executive pieces of legislation

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Most local governments in Texas primarily tax

a. property. b. income. c. sales. d. oil and gas. e. cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

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The claim-and-blame strategy is a situation where politicians “blame” bureaucrats and bureaucrats “claim” to not have the authority to act

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Examples of transnational advocacy networks include ______.

a. the International Red Cross b. the Navy Seals c. Refugee Research Network d. Islamic Relief Worldwide

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