What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation?

What will be an ideal response?


In an oath, one swears to God that they will tell the truth; in an affirmation, one affirms that they will tell the truth without mention of "swearing" or "God."

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a. battery b. assault c. false arrest d. abuse of process

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A request for a more particularized account of the charges brought against a person is called a:

a. bill of particulars b. demurrer c. complaint d. answer

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The only online reference for the United State Code is the Government Printing Office

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a.  equal dignities rule b.   merger clause c.   parol evidence rule d.   surety e.   executor f.    material terms g.   integrated contract h.   Statute of Frauds i.    partially integrated contract j.    strict construction Four corners doctrine.

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

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