Any act which is calculated to embarrass, hinder or obstruct a court in its administration of justice, or which is calculated to lessen its authority or its dignity can be punished as ______ ?

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The act described in the question is contempt of court, which can result in punishment including fines and imprisonment. Choice A (change of venire) refers to the moving of a trial to a different location, choice B (voir dire) is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability to serve on a jury, and choice D (subpoena) is a legal order to appear in court or provide evidence. None of these choices match the description of an act that would be punished as contempt of court.

Any Act Which Is Calculated to Embarrass, Hinder or Obstruct