Exam 8: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Which of the four functions of the courts is to protect individuals from the unfair advantages that the government-with its immense resources- automatically enjoys in legal battles?

The legitimacy of the courts in the United States is based on two factors, impartiality and __________.

There are ___ U.S. Supreme Court justices.

The Missouri Plan is a method of selecting judges that combines appointment and election.

The premise of the courtroom workgroups is based on the constant interaction between the members.

A(n) __________ is a statement by a judge, expressing the reasons for the court's Decision in a case.

A "laissez-faire" judge follows procedure and restricts the freedom of attorneys to deviate from regulations.

Courts that review decisions made by lower courts are called:

Which of the following is one of the limitations of the jurisdiction of a court?

The __________ function of the courts is to protect individuals from the unfair advantages that the government-with its immense resources- automatically enjoys in legal battles.

Courts of original jurisdiction are also called:

The __________ is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and the courtroom.

When an appellate court sends a back to the court of original jurisdiction for a new trial it means that case has been __________.

Explain how the courtroom workgroup gets formed.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established every American's right to be represented by counsel in a criminal trial:

The judge is the dominant figure in the courtroom and therefore exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the work group.

A _______________ is an election in which candidates are presented on the ballot without any party affiliation.

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

Courts in which most cases usually begin and in which questions of fact are examined are called:

Being in charge of the docket is an administrative responsibility of the __________.