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The house of representatives contains 105 members, while the senate contains 35 members. Criminal law varies according to jurisdiction, and differs from civil law, where emphasis is more on dispute resolution and victim compensation. The book i received was in perfect condition and ended up being just what i needed for my class. Learn more by visiting findlaw s criminal charges section. View a sample of this title using the readnow feature.
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