Describe Plea Bargaining, and Discuss How Prosecutors Engage in the Practice

question 19

Short Answer

Describe plea bargaining, and discuss how prosecutors engage in the practice.

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Definitions:

Grand Settlement of 1701

A historical agreement, also known as the Great Peace of Montreal, between New France and 39 First Nations of North America.

Presidio

A fortified base established by the Spanish in colonial times, primarily in the Americas, to protect territories and missions from foreign encroachments and native uprisings.

Yamasee War

A conflict between British settlers of South Carolina and various Native American tribes, including the Yamasee, during 1715-1717.

Salutary Neglect

A British colonial policy during the early 18th century that allowed the American colonies to flourish by ignoring British trade laws, fostering an independent spirit among colonists.