The degree of proof required to decide in favor of one side or the other in a civil case is called ______________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


preponderance of the evidence

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a. True b. False

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Overall property crime rates are highest in

A. metropolitan areas. B. cities outside of metropolitan areas. C. rural counties. D. None of the above.

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For around ______ of prison inmates, the health care available in correctional facilities is reportedly better than what he or she received outside of jail.

A. 12% B. 20% C. 45% D. 66%

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In ______, the Court held that the question of a juvenile's waiver is to be determined by the totality of the circumstances doctrine

a. Miranda v. Arizona b. In re Gault c. People v. Lara d. Bailey v. Savage

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