A challenge in which an attorney has broad discretion in excusing prospective jurors is known as a (an) ______________________

a. peremptory challenge
b. challenge for cause
c. challenge to the venire
d. Allen charge


Answer: A

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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