In a __________, the defendant generally agrees to plead guilty to a lesser offense in order to avoid trial on a more serious offense

Fill in the blanks with correct word


plea bargain

Political Science

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What is the relationship between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S. government?

A) The government owns and operates the AP. B) The government closely supervises the AP, but does not control it. C) The government heavily subsidizes the AP, indirectly influencing its content. D) The AP is free of government influence, financial or otherwise.

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A prisoner's initial appearance before a magistrate is called

A) arraignment. B) bail. C) arrest. D) bond.

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The UN Security Council's decisions depend entirely on the interests of its member states, and although Security Council resolutions in theory bind all UN members, member states in practice often try to evade or soften their effect. These characteristics of the Council are examples of its __________.

A. plenary sessions B. expansive influence C. disregard for nations' sovereignty D. limited power

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The primary advantage of untied foreign aid is that

A. the recipient nation will spend its aid on more expensive items. B. the recipient nation will not use its aid for the purpose for which it was given. C. the recipient nation will squander its aid and need to come back for more. D. the recipient nation can look for the least expensive commodities that it can find.

Political Science