The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to _____

a. try the defendant
b. accept the defendant's plea
c. determine the existence of probable cause
d. make a judgment on motions to suppress evidence


c

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In his Odyssey, Homer describes __________ as a substance that will "lull all pain and anger, and bring forgetfulness of every sorrow."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The conflict over the fundamental fairness doctrine and the incorporation doctrine was clear in Rochin v. California (1952)

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the text, the U.S. correctional system today is far more ________ than it has been for a long time, maybe forever

a. punitive b. lenient c. disorganized d. structured

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Private security

a. is a nonprofit, governmental enterprise. b. serves the general public. c. is a profit-oriented enterprise. d. combats crime, enforces laws and apprehends offenders.

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