Who Most Often Requests a Change of Venue

question 2

Multiple Choice

Who most often requests a change of venue?

• A)The prosecution in civil trials.
• B)The prosecution in criminal trials.
• C)The defense.
• D)The presiding judge.

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Definitions:

Pocket Veto

A legislative maneuver available to the U.S. President to indirectly veto a bill by retaining it unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

Congressional

Pertaining to or characteristic of a formal legislative body that governs a nation, particularly in relation to the United States Congress.

Patronage

The support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another; in politics, often refers to the appointment of individuals to government positions based on their support of a party or candidate rather than on their qualifications.

Civil Service

A body of employees in the public sector employed by governmental departments and agencies, excluding armed forces and political appointments.