During the Early Stages of Both of His Trials,a Majority

question 93

Multiple Choice

During the early stages of both of his trials,a majority of African Americans thought O.J.Simpson was innocent of the brutal murders of his wife and her friend,while a majority of European Americans thought he was guilty.Emerging evidence and arguments during the year-long trial had little effect on what people believed at the end of the trial with Simpson being acquitted in the criminal trial and found guilty in the civil trial.These two cases illustrate that

• A) the outcomes of real trials are very similar to the results seen in fictional TV trials.
• B) people do not place much confidence in DNA evidence or in inadmissible evidence.
• C) jury selection and its make-up can sometimes decide the outcome of a trial.
• D) all of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Implicit Culture

The unspoken, unwritten set of beliefs and behaviors shared by a group of people, influencing their actions and decisions without explicit acknowledgment.

European Firms

Companies or businesses that are based in Europe, characterized by diverse management practices influenced by different cultures and economic systems.

Subcultures

Groups within a larger culture that have their own distinct norms, values, and practices but share some commonalities with the larger culture.

Cultural Rules

The implicit or explicit standards that govern the behaviors considered acceptable within a specific culture.