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CQXA

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How can the burden of proof in a criminal case be best described?
 
  a) The defense must prove its case by a preponderance of the evidence.
  b) The prosecution must prove its case by a preponderance of the evidence.
  c) The defense must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
  d) The prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
  e) None of the above.

Question 2

In the 2000 state election, Ms. Trevino voted for Republican candidate George W. Bush for governor but voted for Democrat John Sharp for lieutenant governor. How would Ms. Trevino's action most accurately be described?
 
  a) Ms. Trevino's action reflected retrospective voting.
  b) Ms. Trevino's action reflected the coattail effect.
  c) Ms. Trevino voted a straight ticket.
  d) Ms. Trevino voted a split ticket.
  e) Ms. Trevino's action reflected prospective voting.


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bob

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

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CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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