Question 1

Which of the following is considered the primary cause of wrongful convictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  False confessions. 
B)  Prosecutorial misconduct. 
C)  Misleading forensic science. 
D)  Eyewitness misidentification. 
A)  False confessions. 
B)  Prosecutorial misconduct. 
C)  Misleading forensic science. 
D)  Eyewitness misidentification.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a change that has been made to more effectively handle sexual assault cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enactment of rape shield laws. 
B)  Use of the chivalry hypothesis. 
C)  Utilization of victims' advocates. 
D)  Sensitivity training for police officers. 
A)  Enactment of rape shield laws. 
B)  Use of the chivalry hypothesis. 
C)  Utilization of victims' advocates. 
D)  Sensitivity training for police officers.

Question 3

In most states (and the federal government), the judicial/legal area consumes as much as half of the government's budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The role of a mediator is most comparable to that of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Judge. 
B)  Jury. 
C)  Guide. 
D)  Onlooker. 
A)  Judge. 
B)  Jury. 
C)  Guide. 
D)  Onlooker.

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary area of conflict between court managers and elected court clerks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case scheduling. 
B)  Budgeting. 
C)  Personnel management. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Case scheduling. 
B)  Budgeting. 
C)  Personnel management. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Only about one-third of the states now have an administrative office of courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a person acts as his own attorney this is known as pro se representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The legislature is permitted to ____________ a court's jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expand. 
B)  Contract. 
C)  Both a and b. 
D)  Neither a nor b. 
A)  Expand. 
B)  Contract. 
C)  Both a and b. 
D)  Neither a nor b.

Question 10

Eyewitness misidentification is primarily caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Police identification procedures. 
B)  Expert testimony. 
C)  Ineffective assistance of counsel. 
D)  Misleading forensic science. 
A)  Police identification procedures. 
B)  Expert testimony. 
C)  Ineffective assistance of counsel. 
D)  Misleading forensic science.

Question 11

Discuss the personnel challenges faced by the court system. Is it just that the court system has little or no say in determining the number of judgeships in a jurisdiction? Is it fair that the number of court system personnel is substantially lower than that of other components of the justice system? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The court system faces several personnel

Question 12

Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the national attention on wrongful convictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA testing. 
B)  Alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  Terrorism cases. 
D)  Resource challenges. 
A)  DNA testing. 
B)  Alternative dispute resolution. 
C)  Terrorism cases. 
D)  Resource challenges.

Question 13

Determines how much the court system receives in funding.

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

In a minitrial, a judge issues a(n) _____________ opinion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Advisory. 
B)  Binding. 
C)  Elective. 
D)  Discretionary. 
A)  Advisory. 
B)  Binding. 
C)  Elective. 
D)  Discretionary.

Question 15

According to United States v. Cronic, to successfully claim ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must be able to demonstrate a(n) _____________ error made by trial counsel.

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantive. 
B)  Procedural. 
C)  Specific. 
D)  Qualitative. 
A)  Substantive. 
B)  Procedural. 
C)  Specific. 
D)  Qualitative.

Question 16

Which of the following is a criticism of the rent-a-judge program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed conflict resolution. 
B)  Shortage of participating judges. 
C)  Lack of satisfactory outcomes. 
D)  Court proceedings conducted in secret. 
A)  Delayed conflict resolution. 
B)  Shortage of participating judges. 
C)  Lack of satisfactory outcomes. 
D)  Court proceedings conducted in secret.

Question 17

The use of scientific evidence in identifying criminal offenders first emerged in what country?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States. 
B)  England. 
C)  France. 
D)  Spain. 
A)  The United States. 
B)  England. 
C)  France. 
D)  Spain.

Question 18

Which of the following is a resource issue faced by the court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender inequality. 
B)  Adequate number of well-trained judges. 
C)  Judicial decisions based on public sentiment. 
D)  Shortage of attorneys. 
A)  Gender inequality. 
B)  Adequate number of well-trained judges. 
C)  Judicial decisions based on public sentiment. 
D)  Shortage of attorneys.

Question 19

The administrative arm of various court systems.

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

Court reform organization that focuses on issues such as judicial independence.

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

Which of the following is considered the primary cause of wrongful convictions?

Which of the following is not a change that has been made to more effectively handle sexual assault cases?

In most states (and the federal government), the judicial/legal area consumes as much as half of the government's budget.

The role of a mediator is most comparable to that of a(n)

Which of the following is a primary area of conflict between court managers and elected court clerks?

Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Only about one-third of the states now have an administrative office of courts.

When a person acts as his own attorney this is known as pro se representation.

The legislature is permitted to ____________ a court's jurisdiction.

Eyewitness misidentification is primarily caused by

Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the national attention on wrongful convictions?

Determines how much the court system receives in funding.

In a minitrial, a judge issues a(n) _____________ opinion.

According to United States v. Cronic, to successfully claim ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must be able to demonstrate a(n) _____________ error made by trial counsel.

Which of the following is a criticism of the rent-a-judge program?

The use of scientific evidence in identifying criminal offenders first emerged in what country?

Which of the following is a resource issue faced by the court system?

The administrative arm of various court systems.

Court reform organization that focuses on issues such as judicial independence.

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

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Exam 12: Addressing the Problems and Crafting Solutions

Which of the following is considered the primary cause of wrongful convictions?

Which of the following is not a change that has been made to more effectively handle sexual assault cases?

In most states (and the federal government), the judicial/legal area consumes as much as half of the government's budget.

The role of a mediator is most comparable to that of a(n)

Which of the following is a primary area of conflict between court managers and elected court clerks?

Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Only about one-third of the states now have an administrative office of courts.

When a person acts as his own attorney this is known as pro se representation.

The legislature is permitted to ____________ a court's jurisdiction.

Eyewitness misidentification is primarily caused by

Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the national attention on wrongful convictions?

Determines how much the court system receives in funding.

In a minitrial, a judge issues a(n) _____________ opinion.

According to United States v. Cronic, to successfully claim ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must be able to demonstrate a(n) _____________ error made by trial counsel.

Which of the following is a criticism of the rent-a-judge program?

The use of scientific evidence in identifying criminal offenders first emerged in what country?

Which of the following is a resource issue faced by the court system?

The administrative arm of various court systems.

Court reform organization that focuses on issues such as judicial independence.

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