The notion of ___________ suggests that an individual can only be subjected to one prosecution or punishment for a single offense in the same jurisdiction.
A. double jeopardy
B. self-incrimination
C. fundamental fairness
D. incorporation
E. jurisprudence
Answer: A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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