Question 1

What is the possible strategy of a defense attorney who repeatedly asks the court for a continuance in the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  to have the case reassigned to a different judge 
B)  to wait for the victim to change his or her mind about pursuing the case 
C)  to accumulate more billable hours in the case 
D)  to delay the case until publicity diminishes 
A)  to have the case reassigned to a different judge 
B)  to wait for the victim to change his or her mind about pursuing the case 
C)  to accumulate more billable hours in the case 
D)  to delay the case until publicity diminishes D

Question 2

Why is it important for judges to enforce courtroom civility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incivility damages the courts' public image. 
B)  If an attorney personally attacks a member of the court, the case will have to be retried. 
C)  Judges must appear to have total control of the courtroom at all times. 
D)  Judges are required by the law to punish attorneys, defendants, members of the jury, or spectators for uncivil behavior. 
A)  Incivility damages the courts' public image. 
B)  If an attorney personally attacks a member of the court, the case will have to be retried. 
C)  Judges must appear to have total control of the courtroom at all times. 
D)  Judges are required by the law to punish attorneys, defendants, members of the jury, or spectators for uncivil behavior. A

Question 3

Which of the following members of the courtroom work group is responsible for moving defendants in and out of the courtroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  detective 
B)  defense attorney 
C)  clerk 
D)  bailiff 
A)  detective 
B)  defense attorney 
C)  clerk 
D)  bailiff D

Question 4

Judge Stone has been a jurist for decades. Recently, he has been experiencing some issues with cognitive decline, which have caused him to make mistakes on the bench. Judge Stone would be considered to have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  character 
B)  black robe disease 
C)  good judging characteristics 
D)  immunity 
A)  character 
B)  black robe disease 
C)  good judging characteristics 
D)  immunity

Question 5

The accused person's right to counsel is guaranteed by which amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Third Amendment 
B)  the Fourth Amendment 
C)  the Fifth Amendment 
D)  the Sixth Amendment 
A)  the Third Amendment 
B)  the Fourth Amendment 
C)  the Fifth Amendment 
D)  the Sixth Amendment

Question 6

Judge Smith has just been elected to the bench. She immediately begins to reach out to more experienced judges for legal advice, as well as signing up for a few legal seminars. This will help her ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  master the law that she will be required to know and apply 
B)  handle her administrative duties in the courtroom 
C)  cope with the psychological discomfort common in her new position 
D)  campaign during the next judicial election 
A)  master the law that she will be required to know and apply 
B)  handle her administrative duties in the courtroom 
C)  cope with the psychological discomfort common in her new position 
D)  campaign during the next judicial election

Question 7

There are many qualities that make for "good judging." How would you explain why it is necessary for a judge to stay grounded and remember that they are not infallible or omnipotent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The judiciary is a challenging job, so judges must be able to withstand criticism from the bar association. 
B)  Judges must be willing to recognize their faults and work to correct them because their mistakes can harm the reputation of the entire judicial system. 
C)  Judges must recognize that in spite of their respected position, they cannot control the behavior of attorneys in their courtrooms. 
D)  Chief judges may be required to address judicial misconduct in their subordinates. 
A)  The judiciary is a challenging job, so judges must be able to withstand criticism from the bar association. 
B)  Judges must be willing to recognize their faults and work to correct them because their mistakes can harm the reputation of the entire judicial system. 
C)  Judges must recognize that in spite of their respected position, they cannot control the behavior of attorneys in their courtrooms. 
D)  Chief judges may be required to address judicial misconduct in their subordinates.

Question 8

Some judges are selected in nonpartisan elections, where their names appear on a ballot without any political party affiliation noted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the partisan election model for selecting judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  After election, the judicial candidate must be confirmed by the governor. 
B)  After election, the judicial candidate must be confirmed by the state legislature. 
C)  Voters cast ballots to retain or not retain the judicial candidate. 
D)  Voters cast ballots for judicial candidates as they would for other public officials. 
A)  After election, the judicial candidate must be confirmed by the governor. 
B)  After election, the judicial candidate must be confirmed by the state legislature. 
C)  Voters cast ballots to retain or not retain the judicial candidate. 
D)  Voters cast ballots for judicial candidates as they would for other public officials.

Question 10

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the defense attorney made mistakes in representing the defendant, but the mistakes did not affect the overall outcome of the case 
B)  the defense attorney did not receive adequate compensation and therefore did not defend the case as it should have been 
C)  the defense attorney provided inadequate assistance that negatively impacted the outcome of the case 
D)  the defendant chose to represent himself, which negatively impacted the outcome of the case 
A)  the defense attorney made mistakes in representing the defendant, but the mistakes did not affect the overall outcome of the case 
B)  the defense attorney did not receive adequate compensation and therefore did not defend the case as it should have been 
C)  the defense attorney provided inadequate assistance that negatively impacted the outcome of the case 
D)  the defendant chose to represent himself, which negatively impacted the outcome of the case

Question 11

New judges know the job before taking on the position; there is no need to train new judges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because most of a judge's time is spent on administrative duties, new judges should have strong administrative skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prosecutors will take the victim's attitude and wishes into consideration when making the determination to file charges in a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What do prosecutors have which gives them power to decide what charges to file and whether or not to negotiate a plea agreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial power 
B)  prosecutorial discretion 
C)  statutory judgment 
D)  prosecutorial authority 
A)  judicial power 
B)  prosecutorial discretion 
C)  statutory judgment 
D)  prosecutorial authority

Question 15

How is the majority of a judge's time spent?

Accepted Answer

A)  considering weighty judicial issues and precedent 
B)  presiding over trials and hearings 
C)  reviewing and signing petitions 
D)  managing administrative tasks 
A)  considering weighty judicial issues and precedent 
B)  presiding over trials and hearings 
C)  reviewing and signing petitions 
D)  managing administrative tasks

Question 16

Which of the following are benefits of being a judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  State court judges serve lifetime appointments. 
B)  Being a judge is considered the pinnacle of a legal career. 
C)  Judge's salaries are higher than those of lawyers in private practice. 
D)  Judges receive take-home cars and a security detail. 
A)  State court judges serve lifetime appointments. 
B)  Being a judge is considered the pinnacle of a legal career. 
C)  Judge's salaries are higher than those of lawyers in private practice. 
D)  Judges receive take-home cars and a security detail.

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the important duties of a defense attorney?

Accepted Answer

A)  set bail for the accused 
B)  decide whether or not charges should be filed 
C)  inform the accused of the charges and the possible punishments 
D)  rely only on evidence collected by police during their investigation 
A)  set bail for the accused 
B)  decide whether or not charges should be filed 
C)  inform the accused of the charges and the possible punishments 
D)  rely only on evidence collected by police during their investigation

Question 18

What is the prosecutor's primary responsibility in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure a conviction 
B)  to see that justice is served 
C)  to punish offenders 
D)  to present a vigorous defense 
A)  to ensure a conviction 
B)  to see that justice is served 
C)  to punish offenders 
D)  to present a vigorous defense

Question 19

What is one of the concerns about judges facing election?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elections might compromise judicial impartiality. 
B)  Election fundraising can be time consuming. 
C)  Elections take judges' focus away from work. 
D)  Elections detract from the confidentiality of court proceedings. 
A)  Elections might compromise judicial impartiality. 
B)  Election fundraising can be time consuming. 
C)  Elections take judges' focus away from work. 
D)  Elections detract from the confidentiality of court proceedings.

Question 20

Judge Jones often keeps his court waiting more than 30 min for him to enter the courtroom, typically calls attorneys by their first names, and issues random disrespectful comments during court proceedings. What is the best way to characterize Judge Jones' behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial arrogance 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  misfeasance 
D)  nonfeasance 
A)  judicial arrogance 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  misfeasance 
D)  nonfeasance

What is the possible strategy of a defense attorney who repeatedly asks the court for a continuance in the case?

Why is it important for judges to enforce courtroom civility?

Which of the following members of the courtroom work group is responsible for moving defendants in and out of the courtroom?

Judge Stone has been a jurist for decades. Recently, he has been experiencing some issues with cognitive decline, which have caused him to make mistakes on the bench. Judge Stone would be considered to have ______.

The accused person's right to counsel is guaranteed by which amendment?

Judge Smith has just been elected to the bench. She immediately begins to reach out to more experienced judges for legal advice, as well as signing up for a few legal seminars. This will help her ______.

There are many qualities that make for "good judging." How would you explain why it is necessary for a judge to stay grounded and remember that they are not infallible or omnipotent?

Some judges are selected in nonpartisan elections, where their names appear on a ballot without any political party affiliation noted.

Which of the following is true of the partisan election model for selecting judges?

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

New judges know the job before taking on the position; there is no need to train new judges.

Because most of a judge's time is spent on administrative duties, new judges should have strong administrative skills.

Prosecutors will take the victim's attitude and wishes into consideration when making the determination to file charges in a case.

What do prosecutors have which gives them power to decide what charges to file and whether or not to negotiate a plea agreement?

How is the majority of a judge's time spent?

Which of the following are benefits of being a judge?

Which of the following is one of the important duties of a defense attorney?

What is the prosecutor's primary responsibility in the criminal justice system?

What is one of the concerns about judges facing election?

Judge Jones often keeps his court waiting more than 30 min for him to enter the courtroom, typically calls attorneys by their first names, and issues random disrespectful comments during court proceedings. What is the best way to characterize Judge Jones' behavior?

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Exam 10: The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

What is the possible strategy of a defense attorney who repeatedly asks the court for a continuance in the case?

Why is it important for judges to enforce courtroom civility?

Which of the following members of the courtroom work group is responsible for moving defendants in and out of the courtroom?

Judge Stone has been a jurist for decades. Recently, he has been experiencing some issues with cognitive decline, which have caused him to make mistakes on the bench. Judge Stone would be considered to have ______.

The accused person's right to counsel is guaranteed by which amendment?

Judge Smith has just been elected to the bench. She immediately begins to reach out to more experienced judges for legal advice, as well as signing up for a few legal seminars. This will help her ______.

There are many qualities that make for "good judging." How would you explain why it is necessary for a judge to stay grounded and remember that they are not infallible or omnipotent?

Some judges are selected in nonpartisan elections, where their names appear on a ballot without any political party affiliation noted.

Which of the following is true of the partisan election model for selecting judges?

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

New judges know the job before taking on the position; there is no need to train new judges.

Because most of a judge's time is spent on administrative duties, new judges should have strong administrative skills.

Prosecutors will take the victim's attitude and wishes into consideration when making the determination to file charges in a case.

What do prosecutors have which gives them power to decide what charges to file and whether or not to negotiate a plea agreement?

How is the majority of a judge's time spent?

Which of the following are benefits of being a judge?

Which of the following is one of the important duties of a defense attorney?

What is the prosecutor's primary responsibility in the criminal justice system?

What is one of the concerns about judges facing election?

Judge Jones often keeps his court waiting more than 30 min for him to enter the courtroom, typically calls attorneys by their first names, and issues random disrespectful comments during court proceedings. What is the best way to characterize Judge Jones' behavior?

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Defenses

Theories of Crime and Measuring Victimization

Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Terrorism, the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, and the Threat of Illegal Immigration

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