A court may distinguish the facts of a case that it is deciding from facts in a case that constitutes precedent in an effort to:

a. Create new law
b. Point out flaws in the precedent-setting case
c. Avoid overturning precedent
d. None of the above


c. Avoid overturning precedent

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With respect to organized crime, a franchise essentially provides:

A) ?a sense of entitlement and credentials. B) ?a rank assignment within the organization. C) ?a guaranteed return on investment. D) ?a sense of safety and security.

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Organized criminal organizations are ____________________ in that they do not have a political or religious agenda

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When the jury comprises only six members, the verdict must be ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The crime of vagrancy refers to a. being poor and homeless

b. refusing to take suitable work. c. poor people roaming around without visible means of support. d. people hanging around with no apparent purpose.

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