The NAS Report Was Initiated by Congress in Response to Which

question 1

Multiple Choice

The NAS Report was initiated by Congress in response to which of the following?

• A)Highly publicized forensic fraud scandals nationwide
• B)Increasing numbers of DNA exonerations sourced back to flawed or misleading forensic evidence
• C)All of the above
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Enterprising Merchant

Refers to a businessperson, particularly during historical periods, who takes financial risks to profit from trading goods, often across great distances.

Mexican Law

The legal system of Mexico, which is primarily based on Napoleonic civil law with influences from Spanish civil law and indigenous law.

California Missions

A chain of religious and military outposts established by Spanish Franciscans in the 18th century to spread Christianity among local Native Americans in what is now California.

Polygamy

The practice of marrying multiple spouses simultaneously, recognized in some cultures and religions but illegal in many countries.