What Are "Foundation Questions

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Multiple Choice

What are "foundation questions"?

• A)Questions of the witness to show his or her knowledge of the subject matter
• B)Questions of the defendant to show his or her degree of guilt
• C)Questions of a witness to show the relevancy of evidence
• D)Questions of the jury to determine guilt or innocence of the accused

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Definitions:

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