Question 1

What length term do federal judges serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  They serve for life. 
B)  They serve 6-year terms. 
C)  They serve 4-year terms. 
D)  They serve 10-year terms. 
A)  They serve for life. 
B)  They serve 6-year terms. 
C)  They serve 4-year terms. 
D)  They serve 10-year terms.

Question 2

Before making their decision, a judge may ask the prosecutor for a recommendation regarding bail for the accused. By asking for input, the judge is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  taking advantage of a courtroom work group 
B)  following a statutory requirement to obtain input from prosecutors 
C)  engaging in judicial misconduct 
D)  avoiding the psychological discomfort of making the decision 
A)  taking advantage of a courtroom work group 
B)  following a statutory requirement to obtain input from prosecutors 
C)  engaging in judicial misconduct 
D)  avoiding the psychological discomfort of making the decision

Question 3

What kind of training do new judges typically receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  an orientation and training in addition to continuing education 
B)  a binder with courtroom policies and procedures 
C)  no training; they already know the job 
D)  they are assigned a more experienced judge as a mentor 
A)  an orientation and training in addition to continuing education 
B)  a binder with courtroom policies and procedures 
C)  no training; they already know the job 
D)  they are assigned a more experienced judge as a mentor

Question 4

Why would a judge accept recommendations from prosecutors, probation officers, and defense counsel, their "courtroom work group," when making decisions in the courtroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  They rarely accept recommendations because they are usually more informed about the case than other members of the courtroom work group. 
B)  They are required to do so by law. 
C)  They may be negatively sanctioned if they ignore the informal advice of the courtroom work group. 
D)  They accept input in order to avoid doing independent research on the legal issues involved in the case. 
A)  They rarely accept recommendations because they are usually more informed about the case than other members of the courtroom work group. 
B)  They are required to do so by law. 
C)  They may be negatively sanctioned if they ignore the informal advice of the courtroom work group. 
D)  They accept input in order to avoid doing independent research on the legal issues involved in the case.

Question 5

Describe some of the ways in which the judge is not the primary decision maker in a court.

Accepted Answer

In a court, the judge is not always the

Question 6

List the five methods of judicial selection for state judges.

Accepted Answer

The five methods of judicial selection f

Question 7

Which of the following professions enjoys "civil immunity" for misconduct they engaged in during their official duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  doctors 
B)  police officers 
C)  defense attorneys 
D)  prosecutors 
A)  doctors 
B)  police officers 
C)  defense attorneys 
D)  prosecutors

Question 8

A ______ defendant is one who chooses to represent him or herself.

Accepted Answer

A)  pro tempore 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  quid pro quo 
D)  pro se 
A)  pro tempore 
B)  nolo contendere 
C)  quid pro quo 
D)  pro se

Question 9

Which of the following describes "good judging"?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are judges 24 hr a day. 
B)  They focus on establishing dominance in the courtroom. 
C)  They are aware of the need for intellectual humility. 
D)  They allow the law to become their entire life. 
A)  They are judges 24 hr a day. 
B)  They focus on establishing dominance in the courtroom. 
C)  They are aware of the need for intellectual humility. 
D)  They allow the law to become their entire life.

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of the contract system of appointed counsel?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater expertise of attorneys 
B)  contracts go to the lowest bidder 
C)  attorneys are most familiar with the courtroom workgroup 
D)  smaller caseloads than other appointed counsel systems 
A)  greater expertise of attorneys 
B)  contracts go to the lowest bidder 
C)  attorneys are most familiar with the courtroom workgroup 
D)  smaller caseloads than other appointed counsel systems

Question 11

Why do new judges often have to make new friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not allowed to socialize with attorneys anymore. 
B)  Their former lawyer friends tend to avoid them. 
C)  Judges are discouraged from socializing with other judges. 
D)  Judicial chambers are locked so others cannot meet with judges. 
A)  They are not allowed to socialize with attorneys anymore. 
B)  Their former lawyer friends tend to avoid them. 
C)  Judges are discouraged from socializing with other judges. 
D)  Judicial chambers are locked so others cannot meet with judges.

Question 12

What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney?

Accepted Answer

A)  to certify that justice is served 
B)  to prove the defendant's innocence 
C)  to ensure the defendant's rights are preserved 
D)  to accurately account for billable hours 
A)  to certify that justice is served 
B)  to prove the defendant's innocence 
C)  to ensure the defendant's rights are preserved 
D)  to accurately account for billable hours

Question 13

A relatively new member of the courtroom workgroup is the ______, who often have degrees in criminal justice, social work, or psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  victim advocate 
B)  court reporter 
C)  bailiff 
D)  expert witness 
A)  victim advocate 
B)  court reporter 
C)  bailiff 
D)  expert witness

Question 14

In the gubernatorial appointment method of selecting judges, judicial applicants are evaluated by a nominating commission, which sends a list of best-qualified candidates to the governor, who then appoints one of the nominees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain what judges can do to help preserve civility in the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

Judges can help preserve civility in the

Question 16

Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case?

Accepted Answer

A)  the people of the state (victims in particular) 
B)  the interests of the government 
C)  the police department that investigated the case 
D)  the legislature because it is the law-making body of the state 
A)  the people of the state (victims in particular) 
B)  the interests of the government 
C)  the police department that investigated the case 
D)  the legislature because it is the law-making body of the state

Question 17

What are some of the challenges for new judges?

Accepted Answer

New judges face a variety of challenges

Question 18

After a long career as a private attorney, Mary decides that she wants to become a state court judge. She files paperwork to run as a Republican and begins fundraising for the upcoming election. Which method of judicial selection is she participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  legislative election 
B)  non-partisan election 
C)  partisan election 
D)  merit selection 
A)  legislative election 
B)  non-partisan election 
C)  partisan election 
D)  merit selection

Question 19

Which member of the criminal justice system is responsible for coming up with ways to compensate a victim?

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorney 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  judge 
D)  police officer 
A)  defense attorney 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  judge 
D)  police officer

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of the commission-based appointment system of selecting judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  In retention elections, the voters are asked whether the judge should remain on the bench. 
B)  In retention elections, the candidate's political party affiliation is listed on the ballot. 
C)  The appointment may require confirmation by the state legislature. 
D)  The appointment may require confirmation by the state senate. 
A)  In retention elections, the voters are asked whether the judge should remain on the bench. 
B)  In retention elections, the candidate's political party affiliation is listed on the ballot. 
C)  The appointment may require confirmation by the state legislature. 
D)  The appointment may require confirmation by the state senate.

What length term do federal judges serve?

Before making their decision, a judge may ask the prosecutor for a recommendation regarding bail for the accused. By asking for input, the judge is ______.

What kind of training do new judges typically receive?

Why would a judge accept recommendations from prosecutors, probation officers, and defense counsel, their "courtroom work group," when making decisions in the courtroom?

Describe some of the ways in which the judge is not the primary decision maker in a court.

List the five methods of judicial selection for state judges.

Which of the following professions enjoys "civil immunity" for misconduct they engaged in during their official duties?

A ______ defendant is one who chooses to represent him or herself.

Which of the following describes "good judging"?

Which of the following is an advantage of the contract system of appointed counsel?

Why do new judges often have to make new friends?

What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney?

A relatively new member of the courtroom workgroup is the ______, who often have degrees in criminal justice, social work, or psychology.

In the gubernatorial appointment method of selecting judges, judicial applicants are evaluated by a nominating commission, which sends a list of best-qualified candidates to the governor, who then appoints one of the nominees.

Explain what judges can do to help preserve civility in the courtroom.

Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case?

What are some of the challenges for new judges?

After a long career as a private attorney, Mary decides that she wants to become a state court judge. She files paperwork to run as a Republican and begins fundraising for the upcoming election. Which method of judicial selection is she participating in?

Which member of the criminal justice system is responsible for coming up with ways to compensate a victim?

Which of the following statements is true of the commission-based appointment system of selecting judges?

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

What length term do federal judges serve?

Before making their decision, a judge may ask the prosecutor for a recommendation regarding bail for the accused. By asking for input, the judge is ______.

What kind of training do new judges typically receive?

Why would a judge accept recommendations from prosecutors, probation officers, and defense counsel, their "courtroom work group," when making decisions in the courtroom?

Describe some of the ways in which the judge is not the primary decision maker in a court.

List the five methods of judicial selection for state judges.

Which of the following professions enjoys "civil immunity" for misconduct they engaged in during their official duties?

A ______ defendant is one who chooses to represent him or herself.

Which of the following describes "good judging"?

Which of the following is an advantage of the contract system of appointed counsel?

Why do new judges often have to make new friends?

What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney?

A relatively new member of the courtroom workgroup is the ______, who often have degrees in criminal justice, social work, or psychology.

In the gubernatorial appointment method of selecting judges, judicial applicants are evaluated by a nominating commission, which sends a list of best-qualified candidates to the governor, who then appoints one of the nominees.

Explain what judges can do to help preserve civility in the courtroom.

Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case?

What are some of the challenges for new judges?

After a long career as a private attorney, Mary decides that she wants to become a state court judge. She files paperwork to run as a Republican and begins fundraising for the upcoming election. Which method of judicial selection is she participating in?

Which member of the criminal justice system is responsible for coming up with ways to compensate a victim?

Which of the following statements is true of the commission-based appointment system of selecting judges?

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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