In addition to criminal and civil trials, a witness can invoke the privilege against self-incrimination in a/an __________ ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


administrative proceeding OR congressional investigation OR grand jury

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Which one of the following is not a common procedure used for transporting an offender?

a. Always place a seat belt on the offender b. Inspect the police vehicle after the offender is removed from the vehicle c. Always search all prisoners before placing them in a vehicle d. Always handcuff the offender to the cage in the patrol vehicle

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Which of the following propositions is most accurate regarding the free press?

a. The government actively tries to control the reporting of news concerning violent extremists. b. The government relies on journalistic self-regulation. c. The media engage in gatekeeping. d. both “the government relies on journalistic self-regulation” and “the media engage in gatekeeping”.

Criminal Justice

Who is the prosecutor's client?

A. the defendant B. the judge C. the government D. the victim

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Which of the following terms refers to an individual's mental state?

a. mens rea b. actus reus c. scienter d. proximate cause

Criminal Justice