Which of the following statements is true?

a. For a conclusive presumption, the judge instructs the jury that, if they believe the basic fact has been established, they are not required to accept that proof of the basic fact establishes the presumed fact.
b. For a rebuttable presumption, the judge instructs the jurors that, if they believe the basic fact, they are required to accept the presumed fact.
c. A conclusive presumption requires that proof of a basis fact establishes the presumed fact.
d. A conclusive presumption permits but does not require the jury to infer the presumed fact from the basic fact.


c. A conclusive presumption requires that proof of a basis fact establishes the presumed fact.

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A. Initiate an Amber Alert. B. Investigate the possibility of abduction of the child by the noncustodial parent. C. Inform the parent that he or she should contact an attorney for legal advice/action. D. Obtain a warrant for the arrest of noncustodial parent.

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a. members of the uniformed services engaged in the performance of official duties b. foreign diplomatic personnel c. federal officers d. all of these

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