When Prosecutors Charge a Defendant with a Lesser Charge in Exchange

question 14

Short Answer

When prosecutors charge a defendant with a lesser charge in exchange for a guilty plea,it is called _________________.

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Definitions:

House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the United States Congress, composed of elected officials who represent individual districts in their states.

Presidential Candidate

An individual who is running for the office of president in a country, typically representing a political party or an independent campaign, and participating in elections to win the position.

Coat-Tail Effect

The phenomenon where a popular candidate can boost the electoral chances of other candidates on the same party ticket.

Popular Candidate

A candidate who is widely favored or preferred by the majority of voters or the public in an election.