Question 1

The authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance" is called

Accepted Answer

A) the writ of habeas corpus. 
B) new judicial federalism. 
C) a misdemeanor. 
D) original jurisdiction. 
E) a felony. 
A) the writ of habeas corpus. 
B) new judicial federalism. 
C) a misdemeanor. 
D) original jurisdiction. 
E) a felony.

Question 2

Judges are appointed in four different ways.Which of the following is NOT among them?

Accepted Answer

A) Appointment by the circuit court under which the state falls 
B) Appointment by the governor 
C) Election by the legislature 
D) Popular election 
E) Via the Missouri Plan 
A) Appointment by the circuit court under which the state falls 
B) Appointment by the governor 
C) Election by the legislature 
D) Popular election 
E) Via the Missouri Plan

Question 3

At-large judicial elections tend to increase the voting power of minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The public defender system is

Accepted Answer

A) a certification by a public prosecutor that there is evidence to justify bringing named individuals to trial. 
B) a formal written statement from a grand jury charging an individual with an offense; also called a true bill. 
C) an arrangement whereby the judge assigns a member of the bar to provide counsel to a particular defendant. 
D) to serve the public good; a term used to describe work that lawyers (or other professionals) do for which they receive no fees. 
E) an arrangement whereby public officials are hired to provide legal assistance to people accused of crimes who are unable to hire their own attorneys. 
A) a certification by a public prosecutor that there is evidence to justify bringing named individuals to trial. 
B) a formal written statement from a grand jury charging an individual with an offense; also called a true bill. 
C) an arrangement whereby the judge assigns a member of the bar to provide counsel to a particular defendant. 
D) to serve the public good; a term used to describe work that lawyers (or other professionals) do for which they receive no fees. 
E) an arrangement whereby public officials are hired to provide legal assistance to people accused of crimes who are unable to hire their own attorneys.

Question 5

Parolees are offenders the courts have placed in community supervision rather than in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prosecutors are largely immune from public opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A system for selecting judges that combines features of the appointive and elective methods is called

Accepted Answer

A) judicial review. 
B) an advisory opinion. 
C) the Missouri Plan. 
D) alternative dispute resolution. 
E) a recidivist. 
A) judicial review. 
B) an advisory opinion. 
C) the Missouri Plan. 
D) alternative dispute resolution. 
E) a recidivist.

Question 8

Approximately how many chief prosecutors (also called county attorneys or district attorneys) are there in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) 1500 
B) 1800 
C) 2400 
D) 2700 
E) 2900 
A) 1500 
B) 1800 
C) 2400 
D) 2700 
E) 2900

Question 9

Which state's supreme court prohibited judicial candidates from soliciting campaign contributions, declaring their party affiliation, or publicly voicing their positions on controversial issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Alabama's 
B) Ohio's 
C) Minnesota's 
D) Michigan's 
E) Georgia's 
A) Alabama's 
B) Ohio's 
C) Minnesota's 
D) Michigan's 
E) Georgia's

Question 10

When presented with a case by the police, who decides whether or not to file formal charges?

Accepted Answer

A) A prosecutor 
B) A judge 
C) A victim 
D) A court 
E) A magistrate 
A) A prosecutor 
B) A judge 
C) A victim 
D) A court 
E) A magistrate

Question 11

A serious crime-the penalty for which can range anywhere from imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year, to death-is called

Accepted Answer

A) the writ of habeas corpus. 
B) new judicial federalism. 
C) a misdemeanor. 
D) original jurisdiction. 
E) a felony. 
A) the writ of habeas corpus. 
B) new judicial federalism. 
C) a misdemeanor. 
D) original jurisdiction. 
E) a felony.

Question 12

In this year, legislation to abolish the death penalty was introduced in Maryland, Connecticut, Nebraska, Virginia, and Alabama, but did not pass.

Accepted Answer

A) 1963 
B) 1972 
C) 2007 
D) 2000 
E) 2008 
A) 1963 
B) 1972 
C) 2007 
D) 2000 
E) 2008

Question 13

Prosecutors benefit from the plea bargain system in every way EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they are able to dispose of cases quickly. 
B) they avoid long and drawn-out trials. 
C) they eliminate the risk of losing. 
D) they build up better conviction records. 
E) they are certain that justice is served. 
A) they are able to dispose of cases quickly. 
B) they avoid long and drawn-out trials. 
C) they eliminate the risk of losing. 
D) they build up better conviction records. 
E) they are certain that justice is served.

Question 14

Since 1980, the number of people in prison has

Accepted Answer

A) increased by about 40%. 
B) increased by about 50%. 
C) more than doubled. 
D) more than tripled. 
E) more than quadrupled. 
A) increased by about 40%. 
B) increased by about 50%. 
C) more than doubled. 
D) more than tripled. 
E) more than quadrupled.

Question 15

Which state(s) provide(s) public financing for some judicial elections?

Accepted Answer

A) Wisconsin 
B) North Carolina 
C) New Mexico 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Wisconsin 
B) North Carolina 
C) New Mexico 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 16

Where does sentencing take place?

Accepted Answer

A) In the judge's chambers 
B) In a closed court session 
C) In an open court session 
D) It depends upon the state 
E) It is up to the judge 
A) In the judge's chambers 
B) In a closed court session 
C) In an open court session 
D) It depends upon the state 
E) It is up to the judge

Question 17

If you want to run for a judicial office in Wisconsin and receive state money for your campaign, to what must you agree?

Accepted Answer

A) To keep your spending to $215,000 or less 
B) To match the state money dollar for dollar 
C) To limit the amount you spend on media (television, print, etc.) 
D) To limit the amount you take from PACs 
E) To refrain from negative campaigning against your opponent 
A) To keep your spending to $215,000 or less 
B) To match the state money dollar for dollar 
C) To limit the amount you spend on media (television, print, etc.) 
D) To limit the amount you take from PACs 
E) To refrain from negative campaigning against your opponent

Question 18

How many states allow capital punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 23 
C) 35 
D) 11 
E) 4 
A) 14 
B) 23 
C) 35 
D) 11 
E) 4

Question 19

Probate courts administer estates and handle matters related to wills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Groups that monitor courts to see that judges are not too easy on defendants are called

Accepted Answer

A) liberal-watchers. 
B) conservative-monitors. 
C) group-watchers. 
D) court-watchers. 
E) justices of the peace. 
A) liberal-watchers. 
B) conservative-monitors. 
C) group-watchers. 
D) court-watchers. 
E) justices of the peace.

Exam 26: Judges and Justice in the States

The authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance" is called

Judges are appointed in four different ways.Which of the following is NOT among them?

At-large judicial elections tend to increase the voting power of minorities.

The public defender system is

Parolees are offenders the courts have placed in community supervision rather than in prison.

Prosecutors are largely immune from public opinion.

A system for selecting judges that combines features of the appointive and elective methods is called

Approximately how many chief prosecutors (also called county attorneys or district attorneys) are there in the U.S.?

Which state's supreme court prohibited judicial candidates from soliciting campaign contributions, declaring their party affiliation, or publicly voicing their positions on controversial issues?

When presented with a case by the police, who decides whether or not to file formal charges?

A serious crime-the penalty for which can range anywhere from imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year, to death-is called

In this year, legislation to abolish the death penalty was introduced in Maryland, Connecticut, Nebraska, Virginia, and Alabama, but did not pass.

Prosecutors benefit from the plea bargain system in every way EXCEPT

Since 1980, the number of people in prison has

Which state(s) provide(s) public financing for some judicial elections?

Where does sentencing take place?

If you want to run for a judicial office in Wisconsin and receive state money for your campaign, to what must you agree?

How many states allow capital punishment?

Probate courts administer estates and handle matters related to wills.

Groups that monitor courts to see that judges are not too easy on defendants are called

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