Question 1

Evidence that qualifies as hearsay evidence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  never admissible due to its unreliability. 
B)  always admissible because it helps a jury or judge decide a case properly. 
C)  an out of court statement offered in court for proof of its truth. 
D)  untrustworthy since no one knows who said it. 
A)  never admissible due to its unreliability. 
B)  always admissible because it helps a jury or judge decide a case properly. 
C)  an out of court statement offered in court for proof of its truth. 
D)  untrustworthy since no one knows who said it. C

Question 2

Should the rules of evidence be changed as society changes? Who should have the responsibility for modifying or rewriting the rules?

Accepted Answer

The rules of evidence should be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in society, technology, and legal practices. As society evolves, new forms of evidence may become relevant, and existing rules may need to be adapted to ensure fair and just outcomes in legal proceedings.

The responsibility for modifying or rewriting the rules of evidence should lie with a combination of legal experts, lawmakers, and representatives from relevant industries and communities. This collaborative approach can ensure that the rules are informed by a diverse range of perspectives and expertise. Additionally, input from judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals is crucial to ensure that any changes to the rules of evidence are practical and effective in the courtroom.

Ultimately, the goal of modifying the rules of evidence should be to uphold the principles of fairness, accuracy, and justice in the legal system. By regularly evaluating and updating the rules, we can ensure that they continue to serve these fundamental goals in a rapidly changing society.

Question 3

Prima facie evidence is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of evidence. 
B)  evidence that suffices for proof of a particular fact unless and until contradicted and overcome by other evidence. 
C)  supplemental to that already given, and tending to strengthen or confirm it. 
D)  evidence that comes to the court through witnesses speaking under oath or affirmation. 
A)  the effect of evidence. 
B)  evidence that suffices for proof of a particular fact unless and until contradicted and overcome by other evidence. 
C)  supplemental to that already given, and tending to strengthen or confirm it. 
D)  evidence that comes to the court through witnesses speaking under oath or affirmation. B

Question 4

What is real evidence? Give one example.
12, What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Real evidence, also known as physical ev

Question 5

Evidence that requires inferences to be made by referring to other or additional facts is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  circumstantial evidence. 
B)  testimony. 
C)  direct evidence. 
D)  real evidence. 
A)  circumstantial evidence. 
B)  testimony. 
C)  direct evidence. 
D)  real evidence.

Question 6

How does the Romanesque legal system differ from the English, or Anglican, system?

Accepted Answer

The Romanesque legal system differed fro

Question 7

The rules of evidence that have been developed for use in United States courts:

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A)  are now probably more restrictive than those developed in England. 
B)  have been established after much consideration and cannot be changed in the future. 
C)  may be changed by legislative action but should not be changed by court decisions. 
D)  are now the same as those adopted by the English courts. 
A)  are now probably more restrictive than those developed in England. 
B)  have been established after much consideration and cannot be changed in the future. 
C)  may be changed by legislative action but should not be changed by court decisions. 
D)  are now the same as those adopted by the English courts.

Question 8

The Greek legal system influenced the Roman legal system, and that in turn influenced modern rules of evidence. Trace this development.

Accepted Answer

The Greek legal system had a significant

Question 9

In the case of Funk v. United States, which considers the traditional rule prohibiting a wife from testifying for or against her husband in a criminal case, the court discussed the development of the rules of evidence. There the court found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  rules of evidence, once established, cannot be changed by court decision. 
B)  the common law relating to the rules of evidence is not immutable, but is flexible and may be adapted to varying conditions. 
C)  common law rules of evidence that developed under the English system must be followed in the United States. 
D)  the court must continue to enforce the traditional rule, which prohibits a wife from testifying for her husband in a criminal case. 
A)  rules of evidence, once established, cannot be changed by court decision. 
B)  the common law relating to the rules of evidence is not immutable, but is flexible and may be adapted to varying conditions. 
C)  common law rules of evidence that developed under the English system must be followed in the United States. 
D)  the court must continue to enforce the traditional rule, which prohibits a wife from testifying for her husband in a criminal case.

Question 10

In an effort to obtain more uniformity in court procedures, the Supreme Court of the United States and Congress adopted a set of rules of evidence. These rules:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply in both state and federal courts. 
B)  govern proceedings in the federal courts of the United States and before United States magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges. 
C)  were approved by Congress in the same form that they were written by the Supreme Court. 
D)  are not binding on the lower federal courts but only on the United States Supreme Court. 
A)  apply in both state and federal courts. 
B)  govern proceedings in the federal courts of the United States and before United States magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges. 
C)  were approved by Congress in the same form that they were written by the Supreme Court. 
D)  are not binding on the lower federal courts but only on the United States Supreme Court.

Question 11

Documentary evidence would include which of the following items of evidence:

Accepted Answer

A)  a written threat to harm another individual. 
B)  a cell phone video taken at a crime scene. 
C)  a rock allegedly thrown by a defendant at a victim. 
D)  Both responses a and b state correct examples of documentary evidence. 
A)  a written threat to harm another individual. 
B)  a cell phone video taken at a crime scene. 
C)  a rock allegedly thrown by a defendant at a victim. 
D)  Both responses a and b state correct examples of documentary evidence.

Question 12

In Funk v. United States, the United States Supreme Court reviewed the interpretation of law that held that a wife was incompetent to testify on behalf of her husband in a criminal case. What was the opinion of the justices in that case concerning the modification of the traditional rule? What was the decision of the court concerning the basis of the rules and the modification of the rules?

Accepted Answer

In Funk v. United States, the United Sta

Question 13

Relevant evidence is generally admissible, unless excluded by another evidence concept. Give the definition of relevant evidence as described by the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Accepted Answer

Relevant evidence is defined by the Fede

Question 14

How have some Congressional statutes changed the admission of some evidence in federal courts?

Accepted Answer

Congressional statutes have the power to

Question 15

Two legal systems have developed and are dominant in modern times. One of these is known as the English system. It is distinguished from the Romanesque system, in that in the English system:

Accepted Answer

A)  the court has a judge, a lay jury, and an elaborate network of rules. 
B)  a bench of judges is established and there are few rules of evidence. 
C)  there are no elaborate controlling rules. 
D)  only the judge can determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. 
A)  the court has a judge, a lay jury, and an elaborate network of rules. 
B)  a bench of judges is established and there are few rules of evidence. 
C)  there are no elaborate controlling rules. 
D)  only the judge can determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.

Question 16

Why is it necessary or even desirable to review the practices followed by courts in earlier periods of history in the manner that they determined the guilt or innocence of persons accused of crimes?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary and desirable to review

Question 17

What is considered cumulative evidence? Give an example of when evidence might be considered cumulative.

Accepted Answer

Cumulative evidence refers to additional

Question 18

Distinguish the terms testimony, documentary evidence, and real evidence.

Accepted Answer

Testimony refers to the spoken or writte

Question 19

Define the process that the Supreme Court and Congress followed in preparing and adopting the initial Federal Rules of Evidence.

Accepted Answer

The process that the Supreme Court and C

Question 20

In what way did the early Hebrew legal system differ from the Chinese legal system?

Accepted Answer

The early Hebrew legal system differed f

Evidence that qualifies as hearsay evidence is:

Should the rules of evidence be changed as society changes? Who should have the responsibility for modifying or rewriting the rules?

Prima facie evidence is defined as:

What is real evidence? Give one example. 12, What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence? Give an example of each.

Evidence that requires inferences to be made by referring to other or additional facts is called:

How does the Romanesque legal system differ from the English, or Anglican, system?

The rules of evidence that have been developed for use in United States courts:

The Greek legal system influenced the Roman legal system, and that in turn influenced modern rules of evidence. Trace this development.

In the case of Funk v. United States, which considers the traditional rule prohibiting a wife from testifying for or against her husband in a criminal case, the court discussed the development of the rules of evidence. There the court found that:

In an effort to obtain more uniformity in court procedures, the Supreme Court of the United States and Congress adopted a set of rules of evidence. These rules:

Documentary evidence would include which of the following items of evidence:

Relevant evidence is generally admissible, unless excluded by another evidence concept. Give the definition of relevant evidence as described by the Federal Rules of Evidence.

How have some Congressional statutes changed the admission of some evidence in federal courts?

Two legal systems have developed and are dominant in modern times. One of these is known as the English system. It is distinguished from the Romanesque system, in that in the English system:

Why is it necessary or even desirable to review the practices followed by courts in earlier periods of history in the manner that they determined the guilt or innocence of persons accused of crimes?

What is considered cumulative evidence? Give an example of when evidence might be considered cumulative.

Distinguish the terms testimony, documentary evidence, and real evidence.

Define the process that the Supreme Court and Congress followed in preparing and adopting the initial Federal Rules of Evidence.

In what way did the early Hebrew legal system differ from the Chinese legal system?

Burden of Proof

Proof Via Evidence

Substitutes for Admission of Evidence

Relevancy and Materiality

Competency of Evidence and Witnesses

Examination of Witnesses

Privileges

Opinions and Expert Testimony

Hearsay Rule and Exceptions

Documentary Evidence

Real Evidence

Results of Examinations and Tests

Evidence Unconstitutionally Obtained

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Exam 1: The Study of Evidence: History, Development, and Approach

Evidence that qualifies as hearsay evidence is:

Should the rules of evidence be changed as society changes? Who should have the responsibility for modifying or rewriting the rules?

Prima facie evidence is defined as:

What is real evidence? Give one example. 12, What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence? Give an example of each.

Evidence that requires inferences to be made by referring to other or additional facts is called:

How does the Romanesque legal system differ from the English, or Anglican, system?

The rules of evidence that have been developed for use in United States courts:

The Greek legal system influenced the Roman legal system, and that in turn influenced modern rules of evidence. Trace this development.

In the case of Funk v. United States, which considers the traditional rule prohibiting a wife from testifying for or against her husband in a criminal case, the court discussed the development of the rules of evidence. There the court found that:

In an effort to obtain more uniformity in court procedures, the Supreme Court of the United States and Congress adopted a set of rules of evidence. These rules:

Documentary evidence would include which of the following items of evidence:

Relevant evidence is generally admissible, unless excluded by another evidence concept. Give the definition of relevant evidence as described by the Federal Rules of Evidence.

How have some Congressional statutes changed the admission of some evidence in federal courts?

Two legal systems have developed and are dominant in modern times. One of these is known as the English system. It is distinguished from the Romanesque system, in that in the English system:

Why is it necessary or even desirable to review the practices followed by courts in earlier periods of history in the manner that they determined the guilt or innocence of persons accused of crimes?

What is considered cumulative evidence? Give an example of when evidence might be considered cumulative.

Distinguish the terms testimony, documentary evidence, and real evidence.

Define the process that the Supreme Court and Congress followed in preparing and adopting the initial Federal Rules of Evidence.

In what way did the early Hebrew legal system differ from the Chinese legal system?

Burden of Proof

Proof Via Evidence

Substitutes for Admission of Evidence

Relevancy and Materiality

Competency of Evidence and Witnesses

Examination of Witnesses

Privileges

Opinions and Expert Testimony

Hearsay Rule and Exceptions

Documentary Evidence

Real Evidence

Results of Examinations and Tests

Evidence Unconstitutionally Obtained

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