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Prosecutors have the burden of proof to prove guilt and must prove a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, which equates to roughly this numeric percentage of certainty. 

Research indicates that roughly 60% (or up to 80% more recently!) of those in jail are there simply awaiting trial because they could not afford _______. 

Private defense attorneys are associated with lower rates of conviction at trial for their clients. 

Legally, race is allowed to be a reason when an attorney uses a peremptory challenge. 

Which dancer/choreographer created “The Moor’s Pavane” and is known as “one of Mexico’s greatest artistic exports”?

The power of U.S. judges to nullify decisions and actions by other branches of government, if the judges decide those actions violate the U.S. Constitution or federal law, is known as which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a program or service typically provided by county governments in California?

All of the following are powers or roles of the Governor of California EXCEPT

Which of the following supports the policymaking role of the judiciary?

Match each statement with the appropriate court within California’s state court system.