Question 1

Briefly explain Paul Butler's rationale for advocating that jurors use jury nullification in certain cases.

Accepted Answer

Paul Butler, a former federal prosecutor and law professor, advocates for jury nullification in certain cases because he believes that the criminal justice system is often biased and unfair, especially towards marginalized communities. He argues that jury nullification can be a tool for jurors to push back against unjust laws and overly harsh punishments. Butler believes that in cases where the law is unjust or the punishment does not fit the crime, jurors have a moral obligation to nullify the law by refusing to convict the defendant. He sees jury nullification as a way for ordinary citizens to challenge systemic injustices and bring about change in the legal system. However, he also acknowledges that jury nullification can be controversial and should be used carefully and responsibly.

Question 2

According to recent research, drug court participants tend to have lower recidivism rates than nondrug court participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

______ is the final step before reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trial court 
B)  U.S. District Court 
C)  U.S. Court of Appeals 
D)  U.S. magistrate court 
A)  Trial court 
B)  U.S. District Court 
C)  U.S. Court of Appeals 
D)  U.S. magistrate court C

Question 4

U.S. District Courts are trial courts that hear both civil and criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has reported that more than one million adults are convicted of felonies, most of which are handled in ______ court.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal 
B)  state 
C)  local 
D)  district 
A)  federal 
B)  state 
C)  local 
D)  district

Question 6

The total expense for indigent defense services in 2012 was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  about $500 million 
B)  about $1 billion 
C)  about $2 billion 
D)  about $3 billion 
A)  about $500 million 
B)  about $1 billion 
C)  about $2 billion 
D)  about $3 billion

Question 7

Which of the following courts would have jurisdiction over misdemeanor case involving a Native American suspect and a non-Native American victim?

Accepted Answer

A)  state 
B)  federal 
C)  tribal 
D)  district 
A)  state 
B)  federal 
C)  tribal 
D)  district

Question 8

The "zoot suit riots" occurred in the aftermath of the ______ case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleepy Creek 
B)  Lazy Creek 
C)  Lazy Lagoon 
D)  Sleepy Lagoon 
A)  Sleepy Creek 
B)  Lazy Creek 
C)  Lazy Lagoon 
D)  Sleepy Lagoon

Question 9

In 1997, GAO evaluations showed that drug court programs had an average of ______ completion.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  43% 
C)  70% 
D)  above 75% 
A)  1% 
B)  43% 
C)  70% 
D)  above 75%

Question 10

Briefly explain some of the issues that make it difficult for racial and ethnic minorities to serve as jurors.

Accepted Answer

There are several issues that make it di

Question 11

Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that all felony defendants have a right to counsel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swain v. Alabama 
B)  Gideon v. Wainwright 
C)  Powell v. Alabama 
D)  Argersinger v. Hamlin 
A)  Swain v. Alabama 
B)  Gideon v. Wainwright 
C)  Powell v. Alabama 
D)  Argersinger v. Hamlin

Question 12

What case declared that race or gender could not be the deciding factor for jury selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Batson v. Kentucky 
B)  Swain v. Alabama 
C)  Hernandez v. New York 
D)  Powell v. Alabama 
A)  Batson v. Kentucky 
B)  Swain v. Alabama 
C)  Hernandez v. New York 
D)  Powell v. Alabama

Question 13

Freiburger and Hilinski found that once economic variables were included in the study, Black defendants are more likely to be detained because of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  their race 
B)  aggressive behavior 
C)  lack of education 
D)  lack of funds necessary for release 
A)  their race 
B)  aggressive behavior 
C)  lack of education 
D)  lack of funds necessary for release

Question 14

Which of the following groups have the least amount of confidence in the courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blacks 
B)  Whites 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Asians 
A)  Blacks 
B)  Whites 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Asians

Question 15

Drug courts are generally ______ alternatives, like prison and residential treatment centers.

Accepted Answer

A)  more expensive than 
B)  less expensive than 
C)  equal in cost to 
D)  variant in cost by state 
A)  more expensive than 
B)  less expensive than 
C)  equal in cost to 
D)  variant in cost by state

Question 16

The majority of the research on public defender offices finds that there is equity between the resources provided to public defenders and the prosecutor's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

While bail is not guaranteed by the Constitution, the ______ Amendment does state that when given, it should not be "excessive."

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Fourth 
D)  Eighth 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Fourth 
D)  Eighth

Question 18

The indigenous justice paradigm values written records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Krauss and Schulman, the national acquittal rate in 1995 was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  28% 
C)  50% 
D)  78% 
A)  10% 
B)  28% 
C)  50% 
D)  78%

Question 20

Federal funding for drug courts was highest in what year?

Accepted Answer

A)  1994 
B)  2014 
C)  1984 
D)  1974 
A)  1994 
B)  2014 
C)  1984 
D)  1974

Briefly explain Paul Butler's rationale for advocating that jurors use jury nullification in certain cases.

According to recent research, drug court participants tend to have lower recidivism rates than nondrug court participants.

______ is the final step before reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

U.S. District Courts are trial courts that hear both civil and criminal cases.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has reported that more than one million adults are convicted of felonies, most of which are handled in ______ court.

The total expense for indigent defense services in 2012 was ______.

Which of the following courts would have jurisdiction over misdemeanor case involving a Native American suspect and a non-Native American victim?

The "zoot suit riots" occurred in the aftermath of the ______ case.

In 1997, GAO evaluations showed that drug court programs had an average of ______ completion.

Briefly explain some of the issues that make it difficult for racial and ethnic minorities to serve as jurors.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that all felony defendants have a right to counsel?

What case declared that race or gender could not be the deciding factor for jury selection?

Freiburger and Hilinski found that once economic variables were included in the study, Black defendants are more likely to be detained because of ______.

Which of the following groups have the least amount of confidence in the courts?

Drug courts are generally ______ alternatives, like prison and residential treatment centers.

The majority of the research on public defender offices finds that there is equity between the resources provided to public defenders and the prosecutor's office.

While bail is not guaranteed by the Constitution, the ______ Amendment does state that when given, it should not be "excessive."

The indigenous justice paradigm values written records.

According to Krauss and Schulman, the national acquittal rate in 1995 was ______.

Federal funding for drug courts was highest in what year?

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Sentencing

The Death Penalty

Corrections

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 5: Courts

Briefly explain Paul Butler's rationale for advocating that jurors use jury nullification in certain cases.

According to recent research, drug court participants tend to have lower recidivism rates than nondrug court participants.

______ is the final step before reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

U.S. District Courts are trial courts that hear both civil and criminal cases.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has reported that more than one million adults are convicted of felonies, most of which are handled in ______ court.

The total expense for indigent defense services in 2012 was ______.

Which of the following courts would have jurisdiction over misdemeanor case involving a Native American suspect and a non-Native American victim?

The "zoot suit riots" occurred in the aftermath of the ______ case.

In 1997, GAO evaluations showed that drug court programs had an average of ______ completion.

Briefly explain some of the issues that make it difficult for racial and ethnic minorities to serve as jurors.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that all felony defendants have a right to counsel?

What case declared that race or gender could not be the deciding factor for jury selection?

Freiburger and Hilinski found that once economic variables were included in the study, Black defendants are more likely to be detained because of ______.

Which of the following groups have the least amount of confidence in the courts?

Drug courts are generally ______ alternatives, like prison and residential treatment centers.

The majority of the research on public defender offices finds that there is equity between the resources provided to public defenders and the prosecutor's office.

While bail is not guaranteed by the Constitution, the ______ Amendment does state that when given, it should not be "excessive."

The indigenous justice paradigm values written records.

According to Krauss and Schulman, the national acquittal rate in 1995 was ______.

Federal funding for drug courts was highest in what year?

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Sentencing

The Death Penalty

Corrections

Juvenile Justice

Filters