Question 1

Put the elements of the criminal trial process in order.

Accepted Answer

A)  defense case-in-chief; defense rests; evidence; charges read 
B)  jury instructions; charges read; jury selection; verdict 
C)  motion for judgment; prosecution's rebuttal; defense's opening statement; jury selection 
D)  charges read; prosecution's opening statement; motion for judgment; jury instructions 
A)  defense case-in-chief; defense rests; evidence; charges read 
B)  jury instructions; charges read; jury selection; verdict 
C)  motion for judgment; prosecution's rebuttal; defense's opening statement; jury selection 
D)  charges read; prosecution's opening statement; motion for judgment; jury instructions

Question 2

The three pillars of culpability-motive, opportunity, and means-are sufficient to prove guilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

This is the standard of proof for plaintiffs in civil cases and the prosecutor's standard in establishing exceptions to the exclusionary rule.

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond all doubt 
B)  clear and convincing evidence 
C)  articulable reasonable suspicion 
D)  preponderance of the evidence 
A)  beyond all doubt 
B)  clear and convincing evidence 
C)  articulable reasonable suspicion 
D)  preponderance of the evidence

Question 4

Which is not a type of question that must prosecutors address in deciding which cases to funnel out of the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the case highly visible? 
B)  Is the case solid? 
C)  Is the case interesting and easily prosecuted? 
D)  Does the case involve a powerless person? 
A)  Is the case highly visible? 
B)  Is the case solid? 
C)  Is the case interesting and easily prosecuted? 
D)  Does the case involve a powerless person?

Question 5

In this process the court questions potential jurors from the jury pool before selecting the 12 that will sit in judgment of a criminal trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  venire 
B)  vide 
C)  voir dire 
D)  sine die 
A)  venire 
B)  vide 
C)  voir dire 
D)  sine die

Question 6

Examples of this type of evidence are eyewitness and victim testimony and confessions.

Accepted Answer

A)  real evidence 
B)  indirect evidence 
C)  direct evidence 
D)  testimonial evidence 
A)  real evidence 
B)  indirect evidence 
C)  direct evidence 
D)  testimonial evidence

Question 7

If the grand jury finds no probable cause, they will return a_____, and there is no case at that time.

Accepted Answer

A)  true bill 
B)  bill of guilt 
C)  no bill 
D)  false bill 
A)  true bill 
B)  bill of guilt 
C)  no bill 
D)  false bill

Question 8

the grand jury finds an indictment sufficient to prove probable cause, then they will vote to return the indictment or _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  no bill 
B)  true bill 
C)  bill of guilt 
D)  right bill 
A)  no bill 
B)  true bill 
C)  bill of guilt 
D)  right bill

Question 9

This is a ruling awarding the decision to the defense because the prosecutor has not presented sufficient evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  bench verdict 
B)  venire verdict 
C)  directed verdict 
D)  unanimous verdict 
A)  bench verdict 
B)  venire verdict 
C)  directed verdict 
D)  unanimous verdict

Question 10

Prosecutors spend most of their time working within the courtroom workgroup to move cases through the court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

This is the prosecutor's responsibility of providing evidence that a fact exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  burden of persuasion 
B)  burden of reasonable doubt 
C)  burden of trial 
D)  burden of producing evidence 
A)  burden of persuasion 
B)  burden of reasonable doubt 
C)  burden of trial 
D)  burden of producing evidence

Question 12

Which is not a criterion the prosecutor uses to establish whether there is enough evidence to prove a suspect committed an offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  motive 
B)  social class 
C)  opportunity 
D)  means 
A)  motive 
B)  social class 
C)  opportunity 
D)  means

Question 13

Question There are eight standards of proof in the law. Rank them in order from least restrictive to most restrictive.

Accepted Answer

A)  clear and convincing evidence, mere suspicion, beyond a reasonable doubt, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, no proof, beyond all doubt 
B)  no proof, mere suspicion, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, clear and convincing evidence, preponderance of the evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt 
C)  no proof, mere suspicion, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt 
D)  mere suspicion, no proof, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt 
A)  clear and convincing evidence, mere suspicion, beyond a reasonable doubt, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, no proof, beyond all doubt 
B)  no proof, mere suspicion, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, clear and convincing evidence, preponderance of the evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt 
C)  no proof, mere suspicion, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt 
D)  mere suspicion, no proof, articulable reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond all doubt

Question 14

The prosecutor has the sole responsibility in deciding, which cases are brought to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

This Fifth Amendment rule prohibits the court from trying a criminal defendant twice for the same offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  directed verdict 
B)  exclusionary rule 
C)  double jeopardy 
D)  affirmative defense 
A)  directed verdict 
B)  exclusionary rule 
C)  double jeopardy 
D)  affirmative defense

Question 16

Prosecutors choose cases for prosecution, engage in plea bargaining, and make sentencing decisions based upon their understanding of how the judge likes to run the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the United States, the _____ govern the introduction of evidence in federal, civil, and criminal proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Rules of Evidence 
B)  State Rules of Evidence 
C)  General Rules of Evidence 
D)  Model Rules of Evidence 
A)  Federal Rules of Evidence 
B)  State Rules of Evidence 
C)  General Rules of Evidence 
D)  Model Rules of Evidence

Put the elements of the criminal trial process in order.

The three pillars of culpability-motive, opportunity, and means-are sufficient to prove guilt.

This is the standard of proof for plaintiffs in civil cases and the prosecutor's standard in establishing exceptions to the exclusionary rule.

Which is not a type of question that must prosecutors address in deciding which cases to funnel out of the system?

In this process the court questions potential jurors from the jury pool before selecting the 12 that will sit in judgment of a criminal trial.

Examples of this type of evidence are eyewitness and victim testimony and confessions.

If the grand jury finds no probable cause, they will return a_____, and there is no case at that time.

the grand jury finds an indictment sufficient to prove probable cause, then they will vote to return the indictment or _____.

This is a ruling awarding the decision to the defense because the prosecutor has not presented sufficient evidence.

Prosecutors spend most of their time working within the courtroom workgroup to move cases through the court.

This is the prosecutor's responsibility of providing evidence that a fact exists.

Which is not a criterion the prosecutor uses to establish whether there is enough evidence to prove a suspect committed an offense?

Question There are eight standards of proof in the law. Rank them in order from least restrictive to most restrictive.

The prosecutor has the sole responsibility in deciding, which cases are brought to trial.

This Fifth Amendment rule prohibits the court from trying a criminal defendant twice for the same offense.

Prosecutors choose cases for prosecution, engage in plea bargaining, and make sentencing decisions based upon their understanding of how the judge likes to run the courtroom.

In the United States, the _____ govern the introduction of evidence in federal, civil, and criminal proceedings.

Principles and Decision Making in Us Criminal Courts

Social Control, Comparative Courts, and the Development of the Us Judicial System

The Structure of Federal and State Courts

Criminal Law, Crime, and the Criminal Court Process

The Reality of Legal Action: Principles, Organizations, and Public Pressure

Case Assessment, Case Attrition, and Decision to Charge

The Pre-Trial Process

The Defense and Constraint on State Power

The Criminal Trial Process: Judges, Bench Trials, Jury Deliberation, and Sentencing

The Right to Appeal and the Appellate Process

Juvenile Courts

Specialized Courts

Fuzzy Justice: Alternatives to Court

Courts in the Future

Filters

Exam 8: The Prosecutor and the Exertion of State Power

Put the elements of the criminal trial process in order.

The three pillars of culpability-motive, opportunity, and means-are sufficient to prove guilt.

This is the standard of proof for plaintiffs in civil cases and the prosecutor's standard in establishing exceptions to the exclusionary rule.

Which is not a type of question that must prosecutors address in deciding which cases to funnel out of the system?

In this process the court questions potential jurors from the jury pool before selecting the 12 that will sit in judgment of a criminal trial.

Examples of this type of evidence are eyewitness and victim testimony and confessions.

If the grand jury finds no probable cause, they will return a_____, and there is no case at that time.

the grand jury finds an indictment sufficient to prove probable cause, then they will vote to return the indictment or _____.

This is a ruling awarding the decision to the defense because the prosecutor has not presented sufficient evidence.

Prosecutors spend most of their time working within the courtroom workgroup to move cases through the court.

This is the prosecutor's responsibility of providing evidence that a fact exists.

Which is not a criterion the prosecutor uses to establish whether there is enough evidence to prove a suspect committed an offense?

Question There are eight standards of proof in the law. Rank them in order from least restrictive to most restrictive.

The prosecutor has the sole responsibility in deciding, which cases are brought to trial.

This Fifth Amendment rule prohibits the court from trying a criminal defendant twice for the same offense.

Prosecutors choose cases for prosecution, engage in plea bargaining, and make sentencing decisions based upon their understanding of how the judge likes to run the courtroom.

In the United States, the _____ govern the introduction of evidence in federal, civil, and criminal proceedings.

Principles and Decision Making in Us Criminal Courts

Social Control, Comparative Courts, and the Development of the Us Judicial System

The Structure of Federal and State Courts

Criminal Law, Crime, and the Criminal Court Process

The Reality of Legal Action: Principles, Organizations, and Public Pressure

Case Assessment, Case Attrition, and Decision to Charge

The Pre-Trial Process

The Defense and Constraint on State Power

The Criminal Trial Process: Judges, Bench Trials, Jury Deliberation, and Sentencing

The Right to Appeal and the Appellate Process

Juvenile Courts

Specialized Courts

Fuzzy Justice: Alternatives to Court

Courts in the Future

Filters