Which of the following means that after hearing all the evidence in a trial, the jurors do not possess an overwhelming belief that the charges against the defendant are true?
A. preponderance of evidence
B. reasonable doubt
C. a guilty verdict
D. affirmative defense
B. reasonable doubt
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
U.S. Supreme Court rulings are decided
a. in oral arguments. b. in briefs. c. in dissenting opinions. d. in conference.
Which of the following does not describe the typical police pursuit, as studied by the California Highway Patrol?
a. It occurs during the day. b. It starts as a traffic violation. c. It ends without an accident 70 percent of the time. d. It covers only a mile or so.
In 1910, the federal government passed the Mann Act or "White Slave Traffic Act" for the purpose of controlling:
A) involuntary servitude. B) slavery. C) gambling. D) prostitution.