At the conclusion of a trial, depending on the circumstances either the prosecution or the defense may appeal the result to a higher court. In general, an appeal is intended to determine
a. how to evaluate the evidence in the lower court.
b. whether the law was applied correctly in the lower court.
c. whether the evidence proved the defendant was guilty or innocent.
d. if the defendant was guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
e. whether the trial was de novo.
B
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The People's Party (or Populist Party) could at least brag that it was the first third party since 1860 to
a. win the presidency. b. collect over 20 percent of the popular vote. c. collect over 30 percent of the popular vote. d. win any electoral votes. e. control the Senate.
Procuring vital raw materials, protecting citizens traveling overseas, keeping trade markets open, and protecting firms operating in other countries are all functions that leaders perform to advance which of the following?
a. democracy b. free enterprise c. the national interest d. American values