Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Discuss the due process function and the rehabilitation function of the courts.

Which of the following is true of appellate courts?

As a result of America's system of federalism, the governments of the fifty states have a united court system.

Magistrate courts are lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence.

Which of the following is a true statement about selection of judges in different states?

A(n) _____ judge allows more leeway to members of the courtroom work group than a judge who follows procedure.

One of the ways by which the United States Supreme Court makes criminal justice policy is through _____.

Granger is an old member of the courtroom work group in the Illinois Appellate Court. He holds respect amongst the rest of the court staff for the unfailing diligence he shows at work. In all the years of his service, Granger has never misplaced or mishandled any of the paperwork, photographs, or evidence generated during the trial. He also efficiently issues subpoenas for jury duty and coordinates the jury selection process. In this scenario, Granger is _____ of the court.

Jeremiah is a public defender and is asked to defend a murder suspect in a hit-and-run case. The suspect confesses to Jeremiah that he was driving under the influence of alcohol when he accidently ran over the victim. Jeremiah is unable to tell the presiding judge about the confession because of _____.

Leon, a witness to a murder, is in a closed room with a defense attorney. Before the trial begins, the defense attorney asks him questions about his story to ensure that the testimony has no flaws. In the scenario, Leon is going through a(n) _____.

The goal of the Missouri Plan is to:

_____ are on the lowest tier of the federal court system.

Federal criminal charges often take precedence over state criminal charges because state court systems:

Distinguish between trial courts and appellate courts.

The rule of four holds that prosecutors are not permitted to keep evidence from the defendant and her or his attorneys that may be useful in showing innocence.

A court's legitimacy to bring the authority of the state to seize property and to restrict individual liberty is based on independence and _____.

Which of the following is true of the rule of four?

Which of the following is true of chief prosecutors?

The Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Circuit has national appellate jurisdiction over certain types of cases in which the U.S. government is a plaintiff.

Which of the following is true of a defendant's eligibility for a public defender?