Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

One drawback of the Missouri Plan is:

The ____ is the chief law officer of a state; also, the chief law officer of the nation.

Each courtroom has a ________________, or calendar of cases.

List the different names given to public prosecutors and indicate the general powers that they have.

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

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

Which courts handle misdemeanors and some civil matters?

Generally speaking, there are two different types of defense attorneys: (1) private attorneys, who are hired by individuals, and (2) public defenders who work for the government.

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group.

There is no absolute right to appeal to the United States Supreme Court.

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

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

What is the title of the list of cases entered on a court's calendar and thus scheduled to be heard by the court?

The clerk of the court has an exhausting list of responsibilities, including recording every word that is said in the courtroom.

The ______________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

What is jurisdiction? Explain briefly the difference between geographic and subject matter jurisdiction.

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

In ________________ elections a judicial candidate declares allegiance to a political party.

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

During the pretrial, the ____ takes on the role of the negotiator.