In order to receive the death penalty, a defendant must have

a. murdered more than one person.
b. a prior, violent history.
c. tortured the victim.
d. a prior conviction for murder.


c. tortured the victim.

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A trust is essentially a contract between the trustor and ______________:

a. Attorney b. Beneficiaries c. Probate court d. Trustee

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In a cross complaint or counterclaim, the defendant spouse may:

a. Allege the same grounds as the plaintiff spouse. b. Establish new grounds. c. Seek a divorce. d. Initiate divorce proceedings.

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The primary advantage in this type of mortgage is that it results in a lower and more enticing interest rate during the first year or two of the loan. After that, the interest rate is subject to fluctuations in the market:

A. Adjustable Rate Mortgage B. Fixed Rate Mortgage C. Balloon Mortgage D. Reverse Mortgage

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