Exam 1: An Introduction to Criminal Procedure

Which of the following is not a standard method by which state court judges are selected?

Of all of the sources for American procedural law, which is the oldest?

As a general rule, only defendants, not the prosecution, have the right to appeal a case to a higher court.

Which of the following is the most common repercussion for a law enforcement officer who violates internal police regulations?

Precedent is central to the functioning of the court system. Explain how precedent is applied when used by state supreme courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Also explain why precedent is so important to the operation of the courts.

Explain how jurisdiction in the United States resembles a pyramid structure.

It is important that precedent be set properly, for once it has been set, it cannot be overturned.

State constitutions are allowed to provide more rights than are granted by the U.S. Constitution.

The federal courts and all 50 state courts require juries to produce unanimous verdicts.

A decision is made by the State Supreme Court of New York, located in New York City. The precedent established by that court applies to _____.

The concept of precedent, central to Supreme Court decision making, is based on which legal principle?

Warrants are obtained for all but which of the following purposes?

In states that lack intermediate appellate courts, appeals are directed to the _____.

The U.S. Supreme Court has the authority to tell any state how to interpret all matters regarding both the U.S. Constitution and the state's constitution.

Explain the importance behind the concept of a criminal system in which those in power are required to follow the law rather than those in power having the ability to act as they see fit.

It is the responsibility of the chief prosecutor to inform defendants of the charges against them and their rights of silence and council.

The criminal justice process is lengthy and, some may argue, arduous. Conceptually explain why this is so and why it is important.

The American criminal trial process, in which two opposing sides argue against one another, is known as a/an _____ process.

Give three examples of differences between law in action and law on the books.

Which of the following is the standard by which the prosecution must prove guilt in a criminal trial?