Question 1

Which of the following courts is primarily a "reviewer" of decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  appellate courts 
B)  jurisdictional courts 
C)  original jurisdiction courts 
D)  trial courts 
A)  appellate courts 
B)  jurisdictional courts 
C)  original jurisdiction courts 
D)  trial courts

Question 2

In ________elections a judicial candidate declares allegiance to a political party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________elections a judicial candidate declares allegiance...

Question 3

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial, including transcripts, photographs, evidence, and any other records?

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 4

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  municipal courts. 
B)  probate courts. 
C)  specialty courts. 
D)  trial courts of general jurisdiction. 
A)  municipal courts. 
B)  probate courts. 
C)  specialty courts. 
D)  trial courts of general jurisdiction.

Question 5

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The primary responsibility of the ______is to represent the defendant at various stages of the custodial process, such as arrest, interrogation, lineup, and arraignment.

Accepted Answer

A)  court justice 
B)  defense attorney 
C)  judge 
D)  public prosecutor 
A)  court justice 
B)  defense attorney 
C)  judge 
D)  public prosecutor

Question 7

The court's legitimacy is based on two factors: impartiality and:

Accepted Answer

A)  independence. 
B)  the judge's prerogative. 
C)  jurisdiction. 
D)  the statutes. 
A)  independence. 
B)  the judge's prerogative. 
C)  jurisdiction. 
D)  the statutes.

Question 8

An election where a political party, such as the Republicans or Democrats, openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  nonpartisan election. 
B)  open election. 
C)  partisan election. 
D)  primary election. 
A)  nonpartisan election. 
B)  open election. 
C)  partisan election. 
D)  primary election.

Question 9

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

Courts of original jurisdiction are tria

Question 10

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  specialty courts. 
B)  appellate courts. 
C)  district courts. 
D)  Supreme Court. 
A)  specialty courts. 
B)  appellate courts. 
C)  district courts. 
D)  Supreme Court.

Question 11

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The system of federalism lends itself to

Question 12

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and in the courtroom?

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 13

A_____ opinion is a separate opinion prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to express their own particular reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  concurring 
B)  dissenting 
C)  duces tecum 
D)  writ of certiorari 
A)  concurring 
B)  dissenting 
C)  duces tecum 
D)  writ of certiorari

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of_____ justices.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10 
A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10

Question 15

Many states have created __________, which retain jurisdiction over very narrowly defined areas of criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many states have created __________, which retain...

Question 16

About _____% of all criminal defendants in the United States are represented by public defenders or other appointed counsel.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  90 
D)  95 
A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  90 
D)  95

Question 17

The_____ is the chief law officer of a state and also the chief law officer of the nation.

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney general 
B)  court justice 
C)  judge 
D)  public prosecutor 
A)  attorney general 
B)  court justice 
C)  judge 
D)  public prosecutor

Question 18

The______ is the dominant figure in the courtroom and therefore exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the workgroup.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The______ is the dominant figure in the...

Question 19

Each courtroom has a _________or calendar of cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each courtroom has a _________or calendar of...

Question 20

Prosecutors in every state and in the federal government are elected officials and must answer to the voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following courts is primarily a "reviewer" of decisions?

In ________elections a judicial candidate declares allegiance to a political party.

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial, including transcripts, photographs, evidence, and any other records?

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of:

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction.

The primary responsibility of the ______is to represent the defendant at various stages of the custodial process, such as arrest, interrogation, lineup, and arraignment.

The court's legitimacy is based on two factors: impartiality and:

An election where a political party, such as the Republicans or Democrats, openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the:

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and in the courtroom?

A_____ opinion is a separate opinion prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to express their own particular reasoning.

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of_____ justices.

Many states have created __________, which retain jurisdiction over very narrowly defined areas of criminal justice.

About _____% of all criminal defendants in the United States are represented by public defenders or other appointed counsel.

The_____ is the chief law officer of a state and also the chief law officer of the nation.

The______ is the dominant figure in the courtroom and therefore exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the workgroup.

Each courtroom has a _________or calendar of cases.

Prosecutors in every state and in the federal government are elected officials and must answer to the voters.

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Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Which of the following courts is primarily a "reviewer" of decisions?

In ________elections a judicial candidate declares allegiance to a political party.

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial, including transcripts, photographs, evidence, and any other records?

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of:

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction.

The primary responsibility of the ______is to represent the defendant at various stages of the custodial process, such as arrest, interrogation, lineup, and arraignment.

The court's legitimacy is based on two factors: impartiality and:

An election where a political party, such as the Republicans or Democrats, openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the:

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

In the courtroom workgroup, who is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and in the courtroom?

A_____ opinion is a separate opinion prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to express their own particular reasoning.

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of_____ justices.

Many states have created __________, which retain jurisdiction over very narrowly defined areas of criminal justice.

About _____% of all criminal defendants in the United States are represented by public defenders or other appointed counsel.

The_____ is the chief law officer of a state and also the chief law officer of the nation.

The______ is the dominant figure in the courtroom and therefore exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the workgroup.

Each courtroom has a _________or calendar of cases.

Prosecutors in every state and in the federal government are elected officials and must answer to the voters.

Criminal Justice Today

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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