When a Defendant in a Murder Trial Chooses Not to Take

question 49

Multiple Choice

When a defendant in a murder trial chooses not to take the stand in his or her own defense,the jury must be warned by the judge not to interpret this silence as evidence of guilt.This is part of

• A)voir dire.
• B)the exclusionary rule.
• C)the protection against self-incrimination.
• D)double jeopardy.
• E)symbolic speech.

Comprehend the role of defense mechanisms and their impact on psychological health.

Analyze misconceptions about emotional responses and the role of rational thinking.

Evaluate the effects of violent video games on behavior and cognition.

Compare depressive realism and the optimistic bias of "normal" people.

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Definitions:

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit additional money or securities to cover possible losses.

Initial Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be provided by an investor when purchasing securities on margin, acting as a down payment on the purchase.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account to continue holding an investment, after initiating a position.

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit further cash or securities to cover possible losses in a margin account.