Which of the following is indicative of a case involving civil law?

A. The state or government prosecutes a person accused of murder on behalf of the people.
B. The plaintiff is required to prove the defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
C. The defendant and plaintiff both claim ownership to the same plot of land.
D. The plaintiff is required to prove their case by a “preponderance of the evidence.”


D. The plaintiff is required to prove their case by a “preponderance of the evidence.”

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A person who moves through a crowd two or three times will stand out in a scene much more vividly. This is an example of which of the following factors?

A) contrast B) intensity C) movement D) similarity E) repetition

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In many jurisdictions, certain types of traffic safety and enforcement training are mandated by

legal requirements and/or require professional certification. Which of the following is not one of those areas? a. Radar operation b. Breath testing devices c. Speed measuring instruments d. Child safety passenger safety equipment e. Field interviewing of traffic violators

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The text lists a series of arguments both for and against the exclusionary rule. List three arguments from each side (from within or outside the text) and explain the rationale behind each. Which side do you feel has a stronger argument? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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What type of research involves measurement and interpretation?

a. epistemological b. logical c. empirical d. conceptual

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