When an accused takes the stand in his or her defense and testifies, the prosecution ______
a. is prohibited by the Constitution from asking the defendant any questions
b. may cross-examine the accused about his or her testimony with the same latitude as with any other witness
c. may only ask the defendant questions previously approved by the trial judge
d. may only ask the defendant questions previously submitted in writing to defense counsel by the prosecution
B
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The defense of __________ is generally not a defense to intentional killing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. inapplicable b. invalid c. applicable d. valid