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question 29 (1 point)
what kinds of cases have higher judge-jury agreement?
close cases
appeals court cases
civil cases
criminal cases
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Explanation:

In legal and social science research, criminal cases tend to have higher judge - jury agreement. This is because criminal cases often have more clearly defined legal standards and evidence requirements (e.g., proof beyond a reasonable doubt) that both judges and juries can apply more consistently. Close cases are by definition ones where agreement is less likely. Appeals court cases involve reviewing lower - court decisions and have different dynamics. Civil cases can be more complex with a wider range of issues and less clear - cut standards compared to criminal cases, leading to lower agreement.

Answer:

D. Criminal cases