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j.rubin

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The American criminal justice system can be characterized as a tug of war between the two models. Which of the following groups is most likely to experience the due process model when subjected to the American criminal justice system?
 
  a. racial minorities
  b. juveniles
  c. wealthy people
  d. elderly people
  e. poor Americans

Question 2

Because the due process model places a premium on protecting the rights of individuals, some guilty defendants may go free simply because the state has not met its high burden of proving
 
  a. firm, undeniable innocence.
  b. a preponderance of the evidence.
  c. guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  d. that a trial is warranted.
  e. those defendants rights have not been violated by police.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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