The function of the courts is to protect individuals from the unfair advantages that the government automatically enjoys in legal battles
a. leniency
b. rehabilitation
c. due process
d. morality
c
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ccurate image by airport X-ray machines." Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Only those over the age of 18 are interviewed. b. Only men are interviewed. c. Individuals from cities over 100,000 are excluded. d. Individuals from 80,000 households were interviewed.
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A. the verdict is decided by the majority B. the jury is held in contempt of court C. the defendant is declared not guilty D. a mistrial is declared
Currently, the majority of states (with the death penalty) and the federal government authorize the ______ as the sole method of execution.
a. gas chamber b. hanging c. firing squad d. lethal injection