When there is nothing explicitly stated in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights regarding a specific rules of evidence, each state:
a. must follow the rules enacted by Congress.
b. must use the rules of evidence that were in effect when it became a state.
c. must use the Federal Rules of Evidence.
d. may enact its own rule.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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