Equal Protection Claims Based on Selective Prosecution Are Difficult to Prove

question 62

Multiple Choice

Equal protection claims based on selective prosecution are difficult to prove, because claimants have to prove that the prosecutor had a discriminatory purpose and that the prosecution had:

• A)a negative effect.
• B)an exclusionary effect.
• C)a discriminatory effect.
• D)a disruptive effect.

---

Definitions:

Antianxiety Drug

Medications designed to reduce or relieve anxiety symptoms by influencing brain chemistry, also known as anxiolytics.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by extreme mood swings from manic highs to depressive lows.