In which Supreme Court case did the court rule that the federal sentencing guidelines were no longer to be binding on the states?

a. United States v. Booker
b. Apprendi v. New Jersey
c. Blakely v. Washington
d. Rita v. United States


a. United States v. Booker

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In felony cases, a defendant is prohibited from making a plea at the initial appearance because:

A. it is tantamount to a confession of guilt. B. a plea at this stage would violate the right of the defendant to remain silent. C. a magistrate's court does not have jurisdiction to decide felonies. D. it violates the Fifth Amendment.

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Under FRE 601, which of the following is generally not a requirement for an individual to be able to testify as a witness?

A. The individual should have personal knowledge of facts pertinent to the case. B. The individual should willingly take an oath (or affirm) that he or she will tell the truth. C. The individual should possess mental qualifications in order to testify as a witness. D. The individual should have the ability to understand the obligation to tell the truth.

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Children of what age have the highest rate of child abuse victimization?

A. less than 1 year B. 3–5 C. 7–10 D. older than 14

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