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naturalchemist

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Juries in civil cases are different from juries in criminal cases in that:
 
  a. in a civil case the parties pay for the jury, whereas in a criminal case the state pays.
  b. the number of jurors who must agree before a verdict is reached is often different.
  c. jurors in a criminal case must be convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, whereas jurors in a civil case must usually be convinced by a preponderance of the evidence.
  d. All of the above
  e. None of the above, criminal and civil juries are not different

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What is the Voluntary Movie Rating System? Why was it developed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

As mentioned before, the voluntary movie rating system was instituted by the MPAA to provide parental guidance as to the content of films. While the system is entirely voluntary, most mainstream films adhere to this standard. The categories include G: General Audiences; PG: Parental Guidance Suggested; PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned; R: Restricted; NC-17: No One 17 and Under Admitted.





 

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