The presumption of ________ is a foundation of the American criminal justice system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


innocence

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It costs more to execute a person than to put them in prison for life

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A problem with relying on DNA to demonstrate innocence is that ______.

a. it is not universally admissible in court b. it is not always supported by science c. it can be falsified and fabricated d. all of these

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There are three major differences between federal law enforcement agencies and local and state police agencies. Which of the following is NOT among those differences?

A. Federal police agencies do not, as a rule, have the peacekeeping or order maintenance duties typical in local policing. B. A significant function performed by a special category of federal law enforcement officers is university or campus policing. C. Some federal law enforcement agencies have extremely narrow jurisdictions. D. Federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) operate across the entire nation and even have agents serving abroad.

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All of the following are reasons for court congestion as presented in the text except:.

a. ?Rapid population increases in some areas. b. More aggressive policing tactics that target minor offenses such as panhandling. c. The crime rate, which is always on the rise. d. Legal reforms and new laws

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