Question 1

Under the mixed model of prosecution, which combines two other forms of prosecution, which of the two forms is used most frequently?

Accepted Answer

A)  step-by-step model 
B)  case-by-case model 
C)  horizontal model 
D)  vertical model 
A)  step-by-step model 
B)  case-by-case model 
C)  horizontal model 
D)  vertical model

Question 2

Which of the following is true of most state systems of prosecution?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are decentralized. 
B)  They are centralized. 
C)  They rarely prosecute cases. 
D)  none of these 
A)  They are decentralized. 
B)  They are centralized. 
C)  They rarely prosecute cases. 
D)  none of these

Question 3

The primary, overall job of the prosecutor's office is to represent the government in criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Aspects of the courtroom, such as plea bargains and its "assembly line" nature, are necessary in most cases to avoid becoming swamped by the large number of cases before them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss and define community prosecution.

Accepted Answer

Since the 1990s, an increasing number of

Question 6

Who establishes the starting point from which a plea bargain is reached?

Accepted Answer

A)  the judge 
B)  the prosecutor 
C)  the defense attorney 
D)  the defendant 
A)  the judge 
B)  the prosecutor 
C)  the defense attorney 
D)  the defendant

Question 7

Recently, the criminal justice system has moved toward which model of crime control?

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive 
B)  retroactive 
C)  reactive 
D)  none of these 
A)  proactive 
B)  retroactive 
C)  reactive 
D)  none of these

Question 8

Mandatory sentencing laws have increased the discretionary power of prosecutors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the three key factors that drive a prosecutor's office in determining which cases to prosecute.

Accepted Answer

The first is the seriousness and nature

Question 10

Which of the following is not a common role of state prosecutors?

Accepted Answer

A)  advising police during an investigation 
B)  offering opinions as to which suspect may be guilty 
C)  helping to prepare warrants 
D)  cooperating with police to work with witnesses 
A)  advising police during an investigation 
B)  offering opinions as to which suspect may be guilty 
C)  helping to prepare warrants 
D)  cooperating with police to work with witnesses

Question 11

Which of the following is not a nonprosecutorial duty of prosecutors' offices?

Accepted Answer

A)  victim assistance 
B)  civil asset forfeiture 
C)  alimony enforcement 
D)  child support enforcement 
A)  victim assistance 
B)  civil asset forfeiture 
C)  alimony enforcement 
D)  child support enforcement

Question 12

Which model of prosecution assigns one single prosecutor to one entire case?

Accepted Answer

A)  step-by-step model 
B)  case-by-case model 
C)  horizontal model 
D)  vertical model 
A)  step-by-step model 
B)  case-by-case model 
C)  horizontal model 
D)  vertical model

Question 13

In the federal court system, the government is represented by the U.S. Attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What must be at the core of the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate conduct 
B)  prosecutorial conduct 
C)  ethical conduct 
D)  legitimate conduct 
A)  appropriate conduct 
B)  prosecutorial conduct 
C)  ethical conduct 
D)  legitimate conduct

Question 15

What factor(s) do prosecutors consider in making a charging decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  seriousness and nature of the offense 
B)  offender culpability 
C)  likelihood of conviction 
D)  all of these 
A)  seriousness and nature of the offense 
B)  offender culpability 
C)  likelihood of conviction 
D)  all of these

Question 16

Given their discretion, prosecutors may file charges against a suspect even if they know there is far too little evidence to obtain a conviction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Prosecutorial discretion is beyond judicial review unless the decision is based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  gender 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  all of these 
A)  race 
B)  gender 
C)  vindictiveness 
D)  all of these

Question 18

Assuming good behavior, federal U.S. Attorneys serve terms for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 years 
B)  6 years 
C)  8 years 
D)  life 
A)  4 years 
B)  6 years 
C)  8 years 
D)  life

Question 19

What are the nonprosecutorial duties of the prosecutor's office?

Accepted Answer

In addition to serving as the county's a

Question 20

Which of the following will most consistently and severely chastise a young, "renegade" prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the judge 
B)  other prosecutors 
C)  the defense attorney 
D)  the bailiff 
A)  the judge 
B)  other prosecutors 
C)  the defense attorney 
D)  the bailiff

Under the mixed model of prosecution, which combines two other forms of prosecution, which of the two forms is used most frequently?

Which of the following is true of most state systems of prosecution?

The primary, overall job of the prosecutor's office is to represent the government in criminal cases.

Aspects of the courtroom, such as plea bargains and its "assembly line" nature, are necessary in most cases to avoid becoming swamped by the large number of cases before them.

Discuss and define community prosecution.

Who establishes the starting point from which a plea bargain is reached?

Recently, the criminal justice system has moved toward which model of crime control?

Mandatory sentencing laws have increased the discretionary power of prosecutors.

Explain the three key factors that drive a prosecutor's office in determining which cases to prosecute.

Which of the following is not a common role of state prosecutors?

Which of the following is not a nonprosecutorial duty of prosecutors' offices?

Which model of prosecution assigns one single prosecutor to one entire case?

In the federal court system, the government is represented by the U.S. Attorney.

What must be at the core of the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system?

What factor(s) do prosecutors consider in making a charging decision?

Given their discretion, prosecutors may file charges against a suspect even if they know there is far too little evidence to obtain a conviction.

Prosecutorial discretion is beyond judicial review unless the decision is based on which of the following?

Assuming good behavior, federal U.S. Attorneys serve terms for ______.

What are the nonprosecutorial duties of the prosecutor's office?

Which of the following will most consistently and severely chastise a young, "renegade" prosecutor?

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Sources of Law

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

The Appellate Process

Specialized Courts

Filters

Exam 5: Prosecutors

Under the mixed model of prosecution, which combines two other forms of prosecution, which of the two forms is used most frequently?

Which of the following is true of most state systems of prosecution?

The primary, overall job of the prosecutor's office is to represent the government in criminal cases.

Aspects of the courtroom, such as plea bargains and its "assembly line" nature, are necessary in most cases to avoid becoming swamped by the large number of cases before them.

Discuss and define community prosecution.

Who establishes the starting point from which a plea bargain is reached?

Recently, the criminal justice system has moved toward which model of crime control?

Mandatory sentencing laws have increased the discretionary power of prosecutors.

Explain the three key factors that drive a prosecutor's office in determining which cases to prosecute.

Which of the following is not a common role of state prosecutors?

Which of the following is not a nonprosecutorial duty of prosecutors' offices?

Which model of prosecution assigns one single prosecutor to one entire case?

In the federal court system, the government is represented by the U.S. Attorney.

What must be at the core of the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system?

What factor(s) do prosecutors consider in making a charging decision?

Given their discretion, prosecutors may file charges against a suspect even if they know there is far too little evidence to obtain a conviction.

Prosecutorial discretion is beyond judicial review unless the decision is based on which of the following?

Assuming good behavior, federal U.S. Attorneys serve terms for ______.

What are the nonprosecutorial duties of the prosecutor's office?

Which of the following will most consistently and severely chastise a young, "renegade" prosecutor?

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Sources of Law

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

The Appellate Process

Specialized Courts

Filters