Which of the following occurs when jurors return a verdict which is consistent with their own sense of justice and morality, but inconsistent with the law?

a. Legal minimalism
b. Legalism
c. Jury nullification
d. Jury tampering


c

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

The use of paramilitary weapons and tactics have primarily impacted whites.

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J. Edgar Hoover knew that the country needed a system for assembling uniform crime statistics, and got the initial assistance from?

a. Congress b. President Dwight D. Eisenhower c. International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) d. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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In the early American society, women were often abused because they were considered as the property of their husbands

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain the reasons that some defendants plead guilty

What will be an ideal response?

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