The Neutral Entity That Makes an Authoritative Decision and Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The neutral entity that makes an authoritative decision and is comprised of a cross-section of the community is known as the

• A)judge.
• B)jury.
• C)prosecution.
• D)attorney.

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