Question 1

Many other countries use a process where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses as well as many other areas of the case.  This is referred to as a(n) ______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)   adversarial
B)   inquisitorial
C)   civil law
D)   authoritarian
E)   totalitarianF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

State courts of last resort are usually called:

Accepted Answer

A)   trial courts.
B)   misdemeanor courts.
C)   trial courts of general jurisdiction.
D)   Supreme Courts.
E)   trial courts of limited jurisdiction.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Appellate courts do not try criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most defense attorneys  are experienced and very well paid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because trials are so infrequent, defense attorneys' working lives tend to be quite different than the lives of attorneys portrayed on television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The geographic territory over which a court has authority is known as its jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Values and norms do not affect the functioning of a courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a responsibility of judges?

Accepted Answer

A)   Setting bail
B)   Issuing search warrants
C)   Making arrests
D)   Scheduling hearings
E)   Accepting guilty pleasF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Representative of the court is a function filled by the judge and not the prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The defense attorney's responsibility is not to save the suspect, but to protect his/her _____ rights.

Accepted Answer

A)   constitutional
B)   suspect
C)   due process
D)   individual
E)   ​private propertyF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

This type of judgeship selection involves a nominating commission made up of citizens and attorneys and sends the names to the governor for selection.

Accepted Answer

A)   Partisan election
B)   Nonpartisan election
C)   Appointment
D)   Merit selection
E)   ​M unicipal electionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel. Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system?  Defend your position.

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Question 13

The three levels of state courts are:

Accepted Answer

A)   appellate, district, and limited jurisdictional.
B)   appellate, general jurisdiction, and limited jurisdiction.
C)   limited jurisdiction, commercial, and appellate.
D)   general jurisdiction, limited jurisdiction, and district.
E)   commercial, district, and appellate.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)   whether to seek the death penalty.
B)   which charges to file against the offender.
C)   whether the defendant has a court-appointed attorney.
D)   whether the police used excessive force in apprehending the offender.
E)   how the criminal justice system might best serve the offender.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is not a method by which indigents receive legal defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   Public defender
B)   Assigned counsel
C)   Contract attorney
D)   Legal aid attorney
E)   ​Pro bonoF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

In most states, no higher authority can second guess or change the decision of a prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ___________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

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Question 18

Each separate offense of which a person is accused in an indictment or an information is called a count.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

While most people believe the U.S. court system is adversarial, in reality the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney work together to move cases through the system. What implications does this system have for a defendant's due process rights? Are they more or less likely to have their rights violated? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The collaborative nature of the U.S. cou...

Question 20

Most states use the "contract counsel" method of providing attorneys for those who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ___________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

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Which of the following is not a responsibility of judges?

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Each separate offense of which a person is accused in an indictment or an information is called a count.

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The geographic territory over which a court has authority is known as its jurisdiction.

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After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine:

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The defense attorney's responsibility is not to save the suspect, but to protect his/her _____ rights.

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The three levels of state courts are:

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State courts of last resort are usually called:

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Which of the following is not a method by which indigents receive legal defense?

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This type of judgeship selection involves a nominating commission made up of citizens and attorneys and sends the names to the governor for selection.

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Most defense attorneys are experienced and very well paid.

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There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel. Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Defend your position.

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Many other countries use a process where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses as well as many other areas of the case. This is referred to as a(n) ______ system.

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Appellate courts do not try criminal cases.

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Values and norms do not affect the functioning of a courtroom.

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In most states, no higher authority can second guess or change the decision of a prosecutor.

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Most states use the "contract counsel" method of providing attorneys for those who cannot afford their own attorneys.

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Representative of the court is a function filled by the judge and not the prosecutor.

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Because trials are so infrequent, defense attorneys' working lives tend to be quite different than the lives of attorneys portrayed on television.

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Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ___________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

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Which of the following is not a responsibility of judges?

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Each separate offense of which a person is accused in an indictment or an information is called a count.

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The geographic territory over which a court has authority is known as its jurisdiction.

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After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine:

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The defense attorney's responsibility is not to save the suspect, but to protect his/her _____ rights.

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The three levels of state courts are:

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State courts of last resort are usually called:

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Which of the following is not a method by which indigents receive legal defense?

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This type of judgeship selection involves a nominating commission made up of citizens and attorneys and sends the names to the governor for selection.

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Most defense attorneys are experienced and very well paid.

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There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel. Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Defend your position.

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