At the end of Michael's trial, the jury finds him guilty of first-degree murder. The prosecution must now establish that Michael should be executed. They must establish that ____________________ causes exceed ____________________ causes

a. aggravating; mitigating
b. mitigating; aggravating
c. aggravating; militating
d. militating; aggravating


b

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A) the U.S. Constitution B) the Bill of Rights C) the Fourth Amendment D) the Fifth Amendment

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A trial conducted without a jury, in which a judge makes the determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence, is called a _______________.

A. venire B. jury trial C. voir dire D. bench trial

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