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)

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U.S. Supreme Court rulings are decided

a. in oral arguments. b. in briefs. c. in dissenting opinions. d. in conference.

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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.

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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.

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