If the Defendant Declines a Jury Trial, the Case Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the defendant declines a jury trial, the case is heard by a judge alone in a procedure called a(n) trial.

• A) arbitration
• B) Eighth Amendment (to the U.S. Constitution)
• C) bench
• D) Seventh Amendment (to the U.S. Constitution)

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Definitions:

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, secreting the matrix for bone that is then mineralized.

Proteoglycans

Large molecules found in the extracellular matrix of animal tissues, composed of protein and glycosaminoglycan chains, involved in holding cells together and providing cushioning.

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body, allows for movement, and produces blood cells.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the body maintains its pH within a narrow range for optimal cellular function.