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What case in Georgia brought back the death penalty with limitations?
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a public official who acts as prosecutor for the state or the federal government in court in a particular district.
Q3
This is a legal metaphor in the United States used to describe evidence that is obtained illegally.
Q4
Stealing a pack of gum from a store is a
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This Supreme Court case requires states must provide/pay for legal counsel for defendants in criminal cases
Q6
Which one of the following is a function of Defence lawyer?
Q7
Imprisonment in a jail or prison is also known as
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Do adults have the right to an attorney?
Q9
When police have a good reason to believe a suspect has been involved in a crime, they have -
Q10
Which of these terms indicate a civil case?
Q11
An immediate trial without a jury is called
Q12
Which Supreme Court case granted the Court power to review the actions of Congress?
Q13
Ambiguity in a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant.
Q14
True or false: citizens of towns and cities must obey federal ordinances.
Q15
The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment is called:
Q16
What do we call the step where 1) An attorney is provided 2) Evidence and charges are reviewed 3) A plea is entered?
Q17
Theauthoritytohearacaseisknown a as
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protection against unfair governmental action is
Q19
The Supreme Court has the power to strike down any piece of legisleation aimed at amending the Indian Constitution on which two of thde following grounds.
Q20
The ___ hastheresponsibilitytoprove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Q21
When it comes to Legal Precedent, courts use previous decisions as ___ to decide similar cases.
Q22
An agreement between two or more parties to exchange something of value is called a
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In a jury trial, only the defense gets to try to exclude witnesses thatnmay be biased during jury deliberations.
Q24
What is not one of a US Marshall’s tasks?
Q25
Which of the following does not belong in this group?