Explain what is meant by payola

What will be an ideal response?


In the record industry, payola is the illegal practice of recording companies paying radio stations or DJs to play certain songs. While the recording companies are forced to pay, they also benefit from having their recording artists receive air time they might not otherwise have gotten.

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Which of the following is the formal legal term for bolstering a witness's credibility?

a. Credibility b. Impeachment c. Competency d. Accrediting

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Proceedings in juvenile court are more formal than in adult court

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The basic knowledge, skills, and abilities of probation officers are learned during

a. preservice training. b. in-service training. c. college. d. night classes.

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In the U.S. Supreme Court case Taylor v. Taintor, the court ruled people who ___________________ can be arrested without a warrant or arrested in their home, without a court process prior to arrest:

a. waive Miranda rights b. waive Exclusionary Rule c. forfeit their bond d. leave jurisdiction of the court

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