In a case that involved a person accused of committing arson, the jury failed to give a unanimous verdict. According to Texas law, in such an instance, the judge cannot declare a hung jury

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: F

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California's Proposition 13 significantly expanded the state government's flexibility and capability with regard to generating state revenues

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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With respect to the impact of gender on war and peace, difference feminists believe that __________.

A. men are inherently more peaceful than women B. women are inherently more peaceful than men C. neither men nor women are more peaceful than the other D. war would be less likely with more women as combatants

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Define the gender gap and provide examples of its visibility on certain issues.

What will be an ideal response?

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Convicted murderer Michael Morton was exonerated from a life sentence after he was proved innocent because of __________.

A. DNA test results and the discovery that prosecutors deliberately withheld evidence from his defense lawyers B. sloppy policework that contaminated relevant evidence C. the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that his sentence constituted cruel and unusual punishment D. a prosecution witness's improper argument that he posed a future danger to society because of his race

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