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asd123

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According to SCOTUS in North Carolina v. Alford, which is true regarding a plea of guilty?
 
  a. A defendant's plea of guilty, when the defendant believes he or she is innocent, can never constitute a voluntary guilty plea.
  b. The only constitutional requirement is that the guilty plea be voluntary.
  c. A guilty plea must consist of both a waiver of trial and an express admission of guilt.
  d. To pass constitutional muster, a guilty plea must be voluntary and intelligent.

Question 2

Shootings and other highly publicized incidents involving the police have a significant _________effect on public attitudes.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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jamesnevil303

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

short-term



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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