While Batson Seemed to Offer Hope That the Goal of a Representative

question 22

Multiple Choice

While Batson seemed to offer hope that the goal of a representative jury was attainable, an examination of cases decided since 1986 suggests:

• A)that the situation issue solved.
• B)otherwise.
• C)that reforms continue to improve.
• D)that Batson was meaningless.

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Definitions:

Without Recourse

This refers to a provision in an agreement that exempts the seller from liability or obligation to the buyer in case of some failure on the part of the products or services sold.

Negotiability

Refers to the feature of a financial instrument which allows it to be transferred from one party to another in a legal manner, typically without endorsement or delivery.

Blank Indorsement

A signature by the holder on the back of a negotiable instrument, such as a check, without specifying a particular endorsee, thereby making the instrument payable to the bearer.

Qualified Indorsement

An indorsement on a negotiable instrument in which the indorser disclaims any contract liability on the instrument; the notation “without recourse” is commonly used to create a qualified indorsement.