The following are elements of the Batson v. Kentucky (1986) ruling, EXCEPT
A. A prosecutor must provide a race-neutral reason for excluding a prospective juror
B. A defendant must show a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination
C. The burden of proving purposeful discrimination is on the state
D. A defendant must be a member of a cognizable racial group
ANSWER: C
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