Question 1

What event typically causes most, if not all, of the U.S. Attorneys to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

In the federal court system, the governm

Question 2

Which model of prosecution assigns different prosecutors to each of the steps of a 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 3

Which of the following is not one of the core elements of community prosecution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a proactive approach to crime 
B)  a defined target area 
C)  use of varied enforcement methods 
D)  prosecution of public order offenses 
A)  a proactive approach to crime 
B)  a defined target area 
C)  use of varied enforcement methods 
D)  prosecution of public order offenses

Question 4

Evidence that is favorable to the defendant is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  exculpatory evidence 
B)  impeachment evidence 
C)  direct evidence 
D)  indirect evidence 
A)  exculpatory evidence 
B)  impeachment evidence 
C)  direct evidence 
D)  indirect evidence

Question 5

Which of the following is the most common result if a prosecutor deliberately fails to hand over required evidence to the defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prosecutor is held in contempt of court. 
B)  The court dismisses the charges against the defendant. 
C)  The prosecutor is charged with obstruction of justice. 
D)  The evidence is handed over and the case retried. 
A)  The prosecutor is held in contempt of court. 
B)  The court dismisses the charges against the defendant. 
C)  The prosecutor is charged with obstruction of justice. 
D)  The evidence is handed over and the case retried.

Question 6

Impeachment evidence is any evidence that damages the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecution's case 
B)  defendant's case 
C)  credibility of a witness 
D)  credibility of an alibi 
A)  prosecution's case 
B)  defendant's case 
C)  credibility of a witness 
D)  credibility of an alibi

Question 7

In the majority of states, how is the chief local prosecuting attorney selected?

Accepted Answer

A)  executive appointment 
B)  legislative vote 
C)  judicial appointment 
D)  popular election 
A)  executive appointment 
B)  legislative vote 
C)  judicial appointment 
D)  popular election

Question 8

Establishing a solid partnership between the prosecutor, the community, and law enforcement is vital for community prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the prosecutor during a trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain a conviction 
B)  seek justice 
C)  process the case as quickly as possible 
D)  secure the maximum sentence for the defendant 
A)  obtain a conviction 
B)  seek justice 
C)  process the case as quickly as possible 
D)  secure the maximum sentence for the defendant

Question 10

What is community prosecution and what is the reason the criminal justice system has moved toward this form of prosecution?

Accepted Answer

Over the past two decades, the criminal

Question 11

What three key factors drive prosecutorial charging decisions?

Accepted Answer

Three key factors drive these decisions.

What event typically causes most, if not all, of the U.S. Attorneys to be replaced?

Which model of prosecution assigns different prosecutors to each of the steps of a case?

Which of the following is not one of the core elements of community prosecution?

Evidence that is favorable to the defendant is called ______.

Which of the following is the most common result if a prosecutor deliberately fails to hand over required evidence to the defense?

Impeachment evidence is any evidence that damages the ______.

In the majority of states, how is the chief local prosecuting attorney selected?

Establishing a solid partnership between the prosecutor, the community, and law enforcement is vital for community prosecution.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the prosecutor during a trial?

What is community prosecution and what is the reason the criminal justice system has moved toward this form of prosecution?

What three key factors drive prosecutorial charging decisions?

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

What event typically causes most, if not all, of the U.S. Attorneys to be replaced?

Which model of prosecution assigns different prosecutors to each of the steps of a case?

Which of the following is not one of the core elements of community prosecution?

Evidence that is favorable to the defendant is called ______.

Which of the following is the most common result if a prosecutor deliberately fails to hand over required evidence to the defense?

Impeachment evidence is any evidence that damages the ______.

In the majority of states, how is the chief local prosecuting attorney selected?

Establishing a solid partnership between the prosecutor, the community, and law enforcement is vital for community prosecution.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the prosecutor during a trial?

What is community prosecution and what is the reason the criminal justice system has moved toward this form of prosecution?

What three key factors drive prosecutorial charging decisions?

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