Witnesses at either a trial or a grand jury hearing can be compelled to answer questions once they waive their Fifth Amendment privilege and begin to testify. This is known as:
a. the waiver rule.
b. the fair examination rule.
c. cross-examination.
d. direct examination.
Answer: b
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