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lidoalex

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In which case did the Supreme Court declare that protection against double jeopardy is a fundamental right?
 
  a. Benton v. Maryland
  b. Gideon v. Wainwright
  c. Kansas v. Hendricks
  d. Blockburger v. United States

Question 2

In Waller v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that the government must show all but which of the following in order to close a trial to the public?
 
  a. An overriding interest, such as protecting a witness
  b. The closure is no broader then absolutely necessary
  c. The defendant concurs in the request
  d. That reasonable alternatives be considered first



kusterl

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



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