What are the processes or legal devices a trial judge can use to try to ameliorate or remedy the effects of mass media publicity about a case?
What will be an ideal response?
The judge can select from six remedies: a change of venue, a change of veniremen, intensive voir dire, a continuance, admonition, or sequestration of the jury.
Communication & Mass Media
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George Murdock argued that family performs 4 essential societal functions. Which of the points below is NOT one of those functions?
a. socialize the young b. represent the economic cooperation of members c. fulfill the sexual needs of the adults d. give affection to each other e. reproduction of the species
Communication & Mass Media
The three primary strategies groups can use to reach a consensus include all of the following EXCEPT _____
a. be goal oriented b. listen c. promote honest dialogue and discussion d. avoid dissenters
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