According to the Text, the System of Checks and Balances

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the system of checks and balances upon which our government is based:

• A) Guarantees speedy justice
• B) Makes the government less speedy and efficient
• C) Was designed by criminals for the benefit of criminals
• D) Was never intended to be applied to the operation of the criminal justice system

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorders

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific items, creatures, or situations that pose little or no real danger.

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Comorbidity

The coexistence of two or more disorders or diseases in the same individual, often complicating the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.