If you are the prosecutor or defense attorney preparing for trial, you can use your peremptory challenges during voir dire to exclude potential jurors based on their race or gender

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

A. Constitutionally, the federal system of the United States consists of only the national government and the 50 states. B. Dual federalism is also known as "marble-cake" federalism. C. New federalism is defined as a strong national government that only allows the states to act when it decides to do so. D. Permissive federalism is sometimes characterized as part of the devolution revolution. E. Federalism is a constitutional arrangement that concentrates power in a central government.

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The Brazilian way refers to a convention whereby a. any Brazilian can ask for a temporary suspension of a rule for the sake of convenience. b. bribery is a commonly accepted form of political exchange

c. the president can ask a legislator to resign. d. a governor can ask to be heard by the national legislature. e. a legislator's vote can be bought in exchange for the promise of a future favor.

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The turnover rates for the Texas Senate and House of Representatives are much higher than in other states

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following prohibited slavery in the United States?  

A. Article V B. Article IV C. The Fifteenth Amendment D. The Tenth Amendment E. The Thirteenth Amendment

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