Question 1

_____________ is the basic tenet of mediation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adversity. 
B)  Cooperation. 
C)  Competition. 
D)  Passivity. 
A)  Adversity. 
B)  Cooperation. 
C)  Competition. 
D)  Passivity. B

Question 2

Eyewitnesses are seldom wrong in identifying criminal suspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Minorities tend to be disproportionately represented among the nation's offender population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Discuss the treatment of female offenders in the criminal justice system. What theories are available to explain the differences in treatment of males and females? Which, if any, seems to account for fewer women being arrested and convicted of crimes? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The treatment of female offenders in the

Question 5

The most common type of case resolved through mediation is

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce. 
B)  Contract negotiation. 
C)  Credit dispute. 
D)  Probate. 
A)  Divorce. 
B)  Contract negotiation. 
C)  Credit dispute. 
D)  Probate.

Question 6

The chivalry hypothesis suggests that women are treated more harshly than men by the justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The courts are dependent on legislative bodies to fund their budgets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Occurs when an individual takes a case to court acting as his or her own attorney.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 9

Which of the following cases addressed prosecutorial misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miller v. Pate. 
B)  Kimbrough v. United States. 
C)  Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. 
D)  Bradwell v. Illinois. 
A)  Miller v. Pate. 
B)  Kimbrough v. United States. 
C)  Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. 
D)  Bradwell v. Illinois.

Question 10

Idea that the justice system is less punitive and more forgiving toward women accused of crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 11

Discuss the prosecution of enemy combatants and the issues this presents for the U.S. legal system.

Accepted Answer

The prosecution of enemy combatants pres

Question 12

Explain the theories that may account for the overrepresentation of minorities in the criminal justice system. Which, if any, seems to be correct? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

There are several theories that may acco

Question 13

Prevents evidence of a victim's prior sexual history from being admitted at trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 14

The most common type of cases resolved through the rent-a-judge system are

Accepted Answer

A)  Injuries from traffic accidents. 
B)  Custody disputes involving minor children. 
C)  Inheritance issues in contested wills. 
D)  Employment contracts. 
A)  Injuries from traffic accidents. 
B)  Custody disputes involving minor children. 
C)  Inheritance issues in contested wills. 
D)  Employment contracts.

Question 15

Refers to a crime victim being injured by the offender and the justice system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 16

One of the lingering issues facing the courts is the influence of campaign contributions on the decisions of judges that are elected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Idea that the justice system often acts in ways that are more punitive toward female offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 18

Which of the following comprises the greatest portion of the U.S. criminal justice budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police services. 
B)  Correctional services. 
C)  Judicial services. 
D)  Legal services. 
A)  Police services. 
B)  Correctional services. 
C)  Judicial services. 
D)  Legal services.

Question 19

Position created as the result of concerns over delays in the administration of justice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution 
A)  Administrative Office of Courts 
B)  Pro se litigation 
C)  Twice-victimization 
D)  Paternalism perspective 
E)  Court manager
F) American Judicature Society
G) Rape shield laws
H) Chivalry hypothesis
I) Legislature
J) Alternative dispute resolution

Question 20

The Center for Judicial Independence was formed in response to attempts to remove judges from their positions as the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  Judicial misconduct. 
B)  Corruption. 
C)  Affiliation with a political party. 
D)  Unpopular rulings. 
A)  Judicial misconduct. 
B)  Corruption. 
C)  Affiliation with a political party. 
D)  Unpopular rulings.

_____________ is the basic tenet of mediation.

Eyewitnesses are seldom wrong in identifying criminal suspects.

Minorities tend to be disproportionately represented among the nation's offender population.

Discuss the treatment of female offenders in the criminal justice system. What theories are available to explain the differences in treatment of males and females? Which, if any, seems to account for fewer women being arrested and convicted of crimes? Explain your reasoning.

The most common type of case resolved through mediation is

The chivalry hypothesis suggests that women are treated more harshly than men by the justice system.

The courts are dependent on legislative bodies to fund their budgets.

Occurs when an individual takes a case to court acting as his or her own attorney.

Which of the following cases addressed prosecutorial misconduct?

Idea that the justice system is less punitive and more forgiving toward women accused of crimes.

Discuss the prosecution of enemy combatants and the issues this presents for the U.S. legal system.

Explain the theories that may account for the overrepresentation of minorities in the criminal justice system. Which, if any, seems to be correct? Explain your reasoning.

Prevents evidence of a victim's prior sexual history from being admitted at trial.

The most common type of cases resolved through the rent-a-judge system are

Refers to a crime victim being injured by the offender and the justice system.

One of the lingering issues facing the courts is the influence of campaign contributions on the decisions of judges that are elected.

Idea that the justice system often acts in ways that are more punitive toward female offenders.

Which of the following comprises the greatest portion of the U.S. criminal justice budget?

Position created as the result of concerns over delays in the administration of justice.

The Center for Judicial Independence was formed in response to attempts to remove judges from their positions as the result of

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_____________ is the basic tenet of mediation.

Eyewitnesses are seldom wrong in identifying criminal suspects.

Minorities tend to be disproportionately represented among the nation's offender population.

Discuss the treatment of female offenders in the criminal justice system. What theories are available to explain the differences in treatment of males and females? Which, if any, seems to account for fewer women being arrested and convicted of crimes? Explain your reasoning.

The most common type of case resolved through mediation is

The chivalry hypothesis suggests that women are treated more harshly than men by the justice system.

The courts are dependent on legislative bodies to fund their budgets.

Occurs when an individual takes a case to court acting as his or her own attorney.

Which of the following cases addressed prosecutorial misconduct?

Idea that the justice system is less punitive and more forgiving toward women accused of crimes.

Discuss the prosecution of enemy combatants and the issues this presents for the U.S. legal system.

Explain the theories that may account for the overrepresentation of minorities in the criminal justice system. Which, if any, seems to be correct? Explain your reasoning.

Prevents evidence of a victim's prior sexual history from being admitted at trial.

The most common type of cases resolved through the rent-a-judge system are

Refers to a crime victim being injured by the offender and the justice system.

One of the lingering issues facing the courts is the influence of campaign contributions on the decisions of judges that are elected.

Idea that the justice system often acts in ways that are more punitive toward female offenders.

Which of the following comprises the greatest portion of the U.S. criminal justice budget?

Position created as the result of concerns over delays in the administration of justice.

The Center for Judicial Independence was formed in response to attempts to remove judges from their positions as the result of

An Overview of the American Legal System

Foundations and Functions of Law

The Courtroom Work Group

Judges

Lawyers and Litigants

Jurors, Witnesses, and Others in the Judicial Process

Trials and Trial Procedures

Sentencing

Courts of Limited Jurisdiction and Specialized Courts

Courts of General Trial Jurisdiction

Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction

Filters