In a criminal case, the prosecution has to prove the defendant’s guilt:

A. by a preponderance of the evidence
B. by clear and convincing evidence
C. beyond a reasonable doubt
D. beyond a shadow of a doubt


C. beyond a reasonable doubt

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Unlike criminal trials, during grand jury proceedings:

A. jurors are allowed to speak to the media. B. witnesses are not allowed to speak publicly about their own testimony. C. defense attorneys cannot present their witnesses. D. jurors can ask the judge questions about relevant law.

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This theme of CRITICAL RACE THEORY posits that race is not something biological.

A. perspective B. law and subordination C. racism D. construction of race

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Which case ruled that juveniles are protected against double jeopardy by the U.S. Constitution?

A. In re Gault B. McKeiver v. Pennsylvania C. Breed v. Jones D. Kent v. United States

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This crime occurs when individuals make securities recommendations and fail to disclose that they are being paid to disseminate their favorable opinions:

a. illegal touting. b. fraudulent offerings. c. market manipulation. d. deceptive priming.

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