What is a Peremptory Challenge?

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The right to challenge a potential juror without disclosing the reason for the challenge. Prosecutors and defense attorneys routinely use peremptory challenges to eliminate from juries individuals who, although they express no obvious bias, are thought to be capable of swaying the jury in an undesirable direction.

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a. True b. False

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a. The victim b. The offender's childhood c. The number of victims d. The crime scene(s)

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A) the same as current dollars. B) dollars corrected for general price level changes. C) when an individual does not receive a cost of living increase. D) what nominal GDP is measured in.

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Miranda warnings must be given to any suspect who is

a. asked to repeat certain words said to the victim while in a lineup. b. in custody and questioned by anyone, including private citizens, about criminal activity. c. represented by an attorney. d. in police custody and interrogated by the police.

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