People Over the Age of Twenty-Five Now Account for About

question 17

Multiple Choice

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in U.S. degree-granting programs?

• A) 2 percent
• B) 39 percent
• C) 41 percent
• D) 51 percent

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Definitions:

Judge

An official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

Jury

A group of citizens selected to hear the evidence in a legal case and make a decision or verdict based on the facts presented during the trial.

Civil Disputes

Conflicts between individuals, corporations, or government bodies resolved through the civil justice system, rather than criminal proceedings.

Not Guilty

A legal verdict indicating that the prosecution has not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.