Murder cases in Los Angeles are almost always tried in
a. the State Superior Court, Criminal division
b. either a federal appeals court or a state appeals court
c. a "petty court"
d. federal district court
b. either a federal appeals court or a state appeals court
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The number of delegates attending a party convention is determined by
a. a panel of state governors. b. the party itself. c. the House of Representatives. d. the number of members of Congress a state has. e. the Supreme Court.
Conservatives view poverty as stemming from:
A. absence of opportunities in the free-enterprise system. B. the lack of educational opportunities in the United States. C. largely voluntary choices made by individuals D. no available work training programs.
At the conclusion of a trial, depending on the circumstances either the prosecution or the defense may appeal the result to a higher court. In general, an appeal is intended to determine
a. how to evaluate the evidence in the lower court. b. whether the law was applied correctly in the lower court. c. whether the evidence proved the defendant was guilty or innocent. d. if the defendant was guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony. e. whether the trial was de novo.
A key characteristic of a written constitution is that it
A. is formally presented in one written document. B. was completed at the time of national independence. C. is ratified by all member states of the political system. D. is based upon democratic principles.