The Double Jeopardy Clause

question 76

Multiple Choice

The Double Jeopardy Clause:

• A)establishes that a person cannot be prosecuted by the state for a state crime after being acquitted of a federal crime,if the two alleged crimes involved essentially the same facts.
• B)prevents a second criminal prosecution for the same offense after the defendant has been acquitted or convicted of that offense.
• C)establishes that a single criminal act with multiple victims cannot result in more than one criminal prosecution.
• D)bars a private plaintiff from pursuing a civil case against the defendant who was criminally prosecuted for the same alleged conduct.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient information or experience, often based on stereotypes or societal norms.

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality, character, or disposition.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to external factors, circumstances, or the environment.