How Is Procedural Criminal Law Defined

question 46

Multiple Choice

How is procedural criminal law defined?

• A) By prosecutors, through the filing of charges
• B) By courts, through judicial rulings
• C) By citizens, through ballot proposals
• D) By lobbyists, through political polling
• E) By police officers, through discretion

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Definitions:

A Disclaimer

A statement that denies something, especially responsibility, or sets forth a limitation to avoid legal or other potential liabilities.

Back-Channel Feedback

The small vocal and visual comments a listener makes while a speaker is talking, without taking over the speaking turn. This includes responses such as “Yeah,” “Huh?” “M-hmn,” head nods, brief smiles, and completions of the speaker’s words. Back-channel feedback is crucial to coordinate conversation smoothly.

Paralanguage

All the vocal aspects of speech other than words, including loudness, pitch, speed of speaking, pauses, sighs, laughter, and so on.

Paralinguistic Signals

Non-verbal cues used in communication that accompany speech, such as tone of voice, pitch, speed, and pauses, which can affect the interpretation of the message.