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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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The common-law practice that allowed judges to suspend punishment so that convicted offenders could seek a pardon or demonstrate that they had reformed their behavior was known as:
 
  A) recognizance.
  B) judicial reprieve.
  C) judicial waiver.
  D) revocation.
  E) restoration.

Question 2

Civil law is primarily concerned with:
 
  A) compensating the injured party for harm.
  B) defining crimes and their punishment.
  C) rules governing relations between private parties, including both individuals and organizations.
  D) dealing with the government and its relationships with individuals or other governments.
  E) ensuring fair play between the defense and the prosecution.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply #2 on: Aug 13, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 13, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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