During a bench trial, the defense prefers when the issues are either highly technical or very emotional. This is an example of __________.

A. law on the books
B. law in action
C. a hung jury
D. jury bias


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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c. The vast majority of rape victims are raped by men strangers. d. The vast majority of rape victims are raped by teenagers.

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