The contest between prosecution and defense ______ the rights of the individual to the power of the state.

a. counterbalance
b. balance
c. interfere with
d. ensure


Ans: A

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The key to determining whether receiving stolen property is a felony or a misdemeanor is:

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As an inmate, Jodi would not have always had the right to sue for constitutional rights violations. Which court case gave Jodi this right?

a. Procunier v. Martinez (1974) b. Cooper v. Pate (1964) c. Theriault v. Carlson (1977) d. Cruz v. Beto (1972)

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