The __________________ has broad discretion in deciding the offense (or offenses) with which to charge the accused.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Ans: prosecutor

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The use of civilians in the execution of federal search warrants is not permitted by the U.S. Constitution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Nominal values are

A) based on inflation-adjustments. B) measured in terms of total purchasing power. C) based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. D) measured in terms of actual market prices at which the goods are sold.

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Why did early children’s courts not protect the constitutional, due process rights of juveniles?

a. Because the children were considered adults. b. Because the children were still under the supervision of their parents. c. Because the defendants were all charged with status offenses. d. Because the defendants were not found guilty.

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Illinois makes it a crime to "loiter in a public park." Bob spends the afternoon sitting on a public park bench trying to decide whether to go back to college and is arrested for loitering

The law he is accused of breaking violates the ________ principle. A) proximate B) void-for-vagueness C) ex post facto D) legality

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