What is the standard for legal arrest?

A. preponderance of evidence
B. beyond a reasonable doubt
C. probable cause
D. gut instinct


C. probable cause

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The Eighth Amendment prohibits _______________ bail

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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When parents have joint legal custody, usually one parent makes major decisions affecting the lives of the children.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Voluntary manslaughter is commonly defined as an intentional killing in which the offender had no prior intent to kill, such as a killing that occurs in _______.

A. recklessness B. negligence C. irresponsibility D. the heat of passion

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The number of private citizens being killed due to terrorist attacks has increased by 172 percent from 2013 to 2014. 2. There are documented connections between terrorist groups and drug trafficking, particularly in reference to smuggling pseudoephedrine. 3. Much of what the general public knows about terrorism is from the media. 4. Censorship refers to whether media coverage of a terrorist incident inspires more terrorism.

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