Question 1

The court of final resort in the United States is the___________ .

Accepted Answer

U.S. Supreme Court

Question 2

Explain how a case is brought before the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

There is no absolute right to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court reviews fewer than 0.5% of cases decided in the country each year.
With a writ of certiorari, the Supreme Court orders a lower court to end it the record of a case for review. A party can petition the Supreme Court to ssue a writ of certiorari, but whether the Court will do o s entirely within its discretion.
The Court will not issue a writ unless at least four justices approve of it. This is called "the rule of four."
Like all appellate courts, the Supreme Court normally does not hear any evidence.
The Court's decision in a particular case is based on the written record of the case and the written arguments, or briefs, that the attorneys submit.

Question 3

The_________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

Accepted Answer

A)  due process 
B)  crime control 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  bureaucratic 
A)  due process 
B)  crime control 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  bureaucratic A

Question 4

The Supreme Court unanimously held that "any person brought to court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him." This case was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Furman v. Georgia. 
B)  Gideon v. Wainwright. 
C)  Strickland v. Washington. 
D)  United States v. Zolin. 
A)  Furman v. Georgia. 
B)  Gideon v. Wainwright. 
C)  Strickland v. Washington. 
D)  United States v. Zolin.

Question 5

The ______________of the court is based on the medical model.

Accepted Answer

A)  rehabilitative function 
B)  bureaucratic function 
C)  due process function 
D)  treatment function 
A)  rehabilitative function 
B)  bureaucratic function 
C)  due process function 
D)  treatment function

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

Accepted Answer

An important responsibility of the defen

Question 7

The The U.S. Supreme Court will not issue a writ of certiorari unless at least____ justices approve of it.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9

Question 8

The___________ is the separate but interrelated court system of the United States, made up of the courts at the national level and the courts at the state level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The___________ is the separate but interrelated court...

Question 9

List the three tiers of the federal model.

Accepted Answer

(1) U.S. district courts (tria

Question 10

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  judge. 
B)  jury. 
C)  arresting officer. 
D)  prosecutor. 
A)  judge. 
B)  jury. 
C)  arresting officer. 
D)  prosecutor.

Question 11

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Written statements by the judges expressing the...

Question 12

Of the courtroom workgroup, who relies on the police to arrest suspects and gather sufficient evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorney 
B)  judge 
C)  public defender 
D)  prosecutor 
A)  defense attorney 
B)  judge 
C)  public defender 
D)  prosecutor

Question 13

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The federal court system consists of U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeals, and_______________-

Accepted Answer

the U.S. S

Question 15

Attorney-client privilege does not apply when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the client provides information on a crime that he or she plans to commit. 
B)  the client admits to a past offense. 
C)  the client admits to murder. 
D)  the client admits to particularly heinous crimes including torture. 
A)  the client provides information on a crime that he or she plans to commit. 
B)  the client admits to a past offense. 
C)  the client admits to murder. 
D)  the client admits to particularly heinous crimes including torture.

Question 16

Which function of the court would view Jack as sick, not evil, and in need of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the crime control function 
B)  the due process function 
C)  the bureaucratic function 
D)  the rehabilitation function 
A)  the crime control function 
B)  the due process function 
C)  the bureaucratic function 
D)  the rehabilitation function

Question 17

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  bailiff 
B)  clerk of court 
C)  court reporter 
D)  prosecutor 
A)  bailiff 
B)  clerk of court 
C)  court reporter 
D)  prosecutor

Question 18

The principles of__________ states that crimes, such as genocide, can be prosecuted by any nation having custody of the wrongdoer.

Accepted Answer

A)  general jurisdiction 
B)  subject-matter jurisdiction 
C)  extradition 
D)  universal jurisdiction 
A)  general jurisdiction 
B)  subject-matter jurisdiction 
C)  extradition 
D)  universal jurisdiction

Question 19

The United States does not have a single judicial system, but 52 different systems-one for each state, the District
of Columbia, and the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ________function of the courts emphasizes punishment and retribution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________function of the courts emphasizes punishment...

The court of final resort in the United States is the___________ .

Explain how a case is brought before the Supreme Court.

The_________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

The Supreme Court unanimously held that "any person brought to court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him." This case was:

The ______________of the court is based on the medical model.

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

The The U.S. Supreme Court will not issue a writ of certiorari unless at least____ justices approve of it.

The___________ is the separate but interrelated court system of the United States, made up of the courts at the national level and the courts at the state level.

List the three tiers of the federal model.

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the:

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as____________________.

Of the courtroom workgroup, who relies on the police to arrest suspects and gather sufficient evidence?

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

The federal court system consists of U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeals, and_______________-

Attorney-client privilege does not apply when:

Which function of the court would view Jack as sick, not evil, and in need of treatment?

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

The principles of__________ states that crimes, such as genocide, can be prosecuted by any nation having custody of the wrongdoer.

The United States does not have a single judicial system, but 52 different systems-one for each state, the District of Columbia, and the federal government.

The ________function of the courts emphasizes punishment and retribution.

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Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

The court of final resort in the United States is the___________ .

Explain how a case is brought before the Supreme Court.

The_________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

The Supreme Court unanimously held that "any person brought to court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him." This case was:

The ______________of the court is based on the medical model.

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

The The U.S. Supreme Court will not issue a writ of certiorari unless at least____ justices approve of it.

The___________ is the separate but interrelated court system of the United States, made up of the courts at the national level and the courts at the state level.

List the three tiers of the federal model.

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the:

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as____________________.

Of the courtroom workgroup, who relies on the police to arrest suspects and gather sufficient evidence?

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

The federal court system consists of U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeals, and_______________-

Attorney-client privilege does not apply when:

Which function of the court would view Jack as sick, not evil, and in need of treatment?

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

The principles of__________ states that crimes, such as genocide, can be prosecuted by any nation having custody of the wrongdoer.

The United States does not have a single judicial system, but 52 different systems-one for each state, the District of Columbia, and the federal government.

The ________function of the courts emphasizes punishment and retribution.

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Measuring and Explaining Crime

Inside Criminal Law

Law Enforcement Today

Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing

Police and the Constitution--The Rules of Law Enforcement

Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prisons and Jails

The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

The Juvenile Justice System

Todays Challenges in Criminal Justice

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