In medieval England, trial by ordeal was used to determine guilt. Who was responsible for determining guilt in a trial by ordeal?

A. God
B. the defendant’s friends
C. a jury of people who had knowledge of the case
D. the king


Answer: A

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The federal Environmental Protection Agencies regulations are examples of:

a. constitutional law. b. statutory law. c. administrative law. d. case law.

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