How Might Public Opinion Affect a Prosecutor's Decision to Try

question 15

Multiple Choice

How might public opinion affect a prosecutor's decision to try a certain case?

• A)Prosecutors conduct surveys of the community to determine which cases are most important.
• B)Prosecutors are elected, so their decisions should reflect community values.
• C)Prosecutors have no discretion to try cases-they must bring every case they receive to court.
• D)Prosecutors keep the community happy by having low conviction rates.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body, providing protection, absorption, and secretion.

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body with various types including loose, dense, cartilage, bone, and blood.

Muscle Tissue

Specialized tissue composed of cells or fibers that contract to produce movement or maintain the posture of the body.

Histology

Science that deals with the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs in relation to their function.