Question 1

Venue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the geographical area in which a case is heard. 
B)  the court which will hear the appeal. 
C)  the court that had jurisdiction to decline the case. 
D)  a term used to indicate the desire for a trial by jury. 
A)  the geographical area in which a case is heard. 
B)  the court which will hear the appeal. 
C)  the court that had jurisdiction to decline the case. 
D)  a term used to indicate the desire for a trial by jury. A

Question 2

Originally, the common law was nothing more than a set of unwritten regulations and customs that acted as guidelines in settling disputes, determining the inheritance of property, and dealing with persons who committed misdeeds of a serious antisocial nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The chief law officer of most states is the ________.

Accepted Answer

Attorney General

Question 4

Trial by compurgation was used to replace trial by ordeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the primary duty of a prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

In a criminal prosecution, it is not tha

Question 6

The ________ in most states may prosecute any violations of the state law which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

Accepted Answer

A)  state attorney general 
B)  county attorney 
C)  federal prosecutor 
D)  city attorney 
A)  state attorney general 
B)  county attorney 
C)  federal prosecutor 
D)  city attorney

Question 7

The major issue facing our state and federal court systems is the ever-increasing

Accepted Answer

A)  prison pipeline population. 
B)  crime rates. 
C)  caseloads. 
D)  unappointed judges. 
A)  prison pipeline population. 
B)  crime rates. 
C)  caseloads. 
D)  unappointed judges.

Question 8

Which of the below is an orientation goal of the justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection of individual rights 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Preventing crime 
A)  Protection of individual rights 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Preventing crime

Question 9

Our justice system should be viewed as a set of rules and is fixed in stone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In misdemeanor prosecutions, the accusatory pleading is generally called a complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A constructive contempt is any ________ or civil contempt other than direct contempt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A constructive contempt is any ________ or...

Question 12

The individual rights orientation goal stresses the need to solve the crime problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ is the inherent power of a court to hear and decide a case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amicus curiae 
B)  Venue 
C)  Jurisdiction 
D)  Cause of action 
A)  Amicus curiae 
B)  Venue 
C)  Jurisdiction 
D)  Cause of action

Question 14

It is the ________ duty to see that all laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced.

Accepted Answer

A)  district attorney 
B)  state's attorney 
C)  attorney general 
D)  adjutant general 
A)  district attorney 
B)  state's attorney 
C)  attorney general 
D)  adjutant general

Question 15

A(n) ________ is a formal written order issued by a court commanding an individual or party identified in the order to do, or abstain from doing, some specified act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a formal written order...

Question 16

What is meant by the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

That refers to the first 10 Amendments t

Question 17

Which of the following is a pragmatic goal of the justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection of individual rights 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Preventing crime 
A)  Protection of individual rights 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Preventing crime

Question 18

When directed by the ________, the attorney general shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of the duties of the district attorney.

Accepted Answer

A)  governor 
B)  state legislature 
C)  select committee on criminal law 
D)  code of criminal procedure 
A)  governor 
B)  state legislature 
C)  select committee on criminal law 
D)  code of criminal procedure

Question 19

What is a legal citation and why is that necessary for our understanding?

Accepted Answer

The citation is the reference for an app

Question 20

The attorney general in most states may prosecute any violations of law of which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Venue is:

Originally, the common law was nothing more than a set of unwritten regulations and customs that acted as guidelines in settling disputes, determining the inheritance of property, and dealing with persons who committed misdeeds of a serious antisocial nature.

The chief law officer of most states is the ________.

Trial by compurgation was used to replace trial by ordeal.

What is the primary duty of a prosecutor?

The ________ in most states may prosecute any violations of the state law which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

The major issue facing our state and federal court systems is the ever-increasing

Which of the below is an orientation goal of the justice system?

Our justice system should be viewed as a set of rules and is fixed in stone.

In misdemeanor prosecutions, the accusatory pleading is generally called a complaint.

A constructive contempt is any ________ or civil contempt other than direct contempt.

The individual rights orientation goal stresses the need to solve the crime problem.

________ is the inherent power of a court to hear and decide a case.

It is the ________ duty to see that all laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced.

A(n) ________ is a formal written order issued by a court commanding an individual or party identified in the order to do, or abstain from doing, some specified act.

What is meant by the Bill of Rights?

Which of the following is a pragmatic goal of the justice system?

When directed by the ________, the attorney general shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of the duties of the district attorney.

What is a legal citation and why is that necessary for our understanding?

The attorney general in most states may prosecute any violations of law of which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

Search and Seizure

Arrest and Custody

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Initial Appearance and Arraignment

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

Jury

Trial Procedure

Deliberation of the Jury and the Verdict

Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

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Exam 1: An Introduction to the Justice System

Venue is:

Originally, the common law was nothing more than a set of unwritten regulations and customs that acted as guidelines in settling disputes, determining the inheritance of property, and dealing with persons who committed misdeeds of a serious antisocial nature.

The chief law officer of most states is the ________.

Trial by compurgation was used to replace trial by ordeal.

What is the primary duty of a prosecutor?

The ________ in most states may prosecute any violations of the state law which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

The major issue facing our state and federal court systems is the ever-increasing

Which of the below is an orientation goal of the justice system?

Our justice system should be viewed as a set of rules and is fixed in stone.

In misdemeanor prosecutions, the accusatory pleading is generally called a complaint.

A constructive contempt is any ________ or civil contempt other than direct contempt.

The individual rights orientation goal stresses the need to solve the crime problem.

________ is the inherent power of a court to hear and decide a case.

It is the ________ duty to see that all laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced.

A(n) ________ is a formal written order issued by a court commanding an individual or party identified in the order to do, or abstain from doing, some specified act.

What is meant by the Bill of Rights?

Which of the following is a pragmatic goal of the justice system?

When directed by the ________, the attorney general shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of the duties of the district attorney.

What is a legal citation and why is that necessary for our understanding?

The attorney general in most states may prosecute any violations of law of which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

Search and Seizure

Arrest and Custody

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Initial Appearance and Arraignment

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

Jury

Trial Procedure

Deliberation of the Jury and the Verdict

Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

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