Juries and not judges have the __________ to decide on important facts (other than prior record) that determine sentencing.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


authority

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Outline the elements of the crime of burglary

What will be an ideal response?

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Give five examples of collected evidence and discuss how each item of evidence should be packaged

What will be an ideal response?

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By the late 1800s, the passage of the Married Women's Property Acts permitted married women to, for the first time:

A. Have property titled to their fathers and brothers. B. Obtain a divorce. C. Own property in their husband's name. D. Own property in their own names.

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What is defined as criminal may change according to:

A. political agendas B. police discretion C. the rule of law D. due process

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