The name for the process of challenging the government’s (and the defendant’s) use of jury strikes in a racially based manner and named for the U.S. Supreme Court case where the principle was developed is

a. a Miller challenge.
b. a Brandeis challenge.
c. a Peremptory challenge.
d. a Batson challenge.


d. a Batson challenge.

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A. Alimony allows spouses to make a "clean break" and go their separate ways. B. Alimony may require a continuing legal relationship between former spouses. C. An alimony award has tax ramifications. D. There is no difference to consider.

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