The doctrine of_______ allows two jurisdictions to try an individual for the same offense without violating double jeopardy.

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Dual sovereignty doctrine allows two separate jurisdictions (such as a state and the federal government) to prosecute an individual for the same crime. This is because each jurisdiction has its own sovereign power and can thus prosecute as a separate entity.

The Doctrine Of_______ Allows Two Jurisdictions to Try an Individual