Question 1

Voir dire is a French term meaning to incriminate oneself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The conduct or attitude of a witness is called their "_____________."

Accepted Answer

demeanor

Question 3

In a jury trial, voir dire of witnesses is conducted by the foreperson of the jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

List the objections to the form of the questions asked in a trial.

Accepted Answer

-Leading question (suggests the answer t

Question 5

___________ means implanting false memories

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ means implanting false memories...

Question 6

A defendant's right to testify does not include the right to commit ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defendant's right to testify does not...

Question 7

Discuss the purposes of redirect examination.

Accepted Answer

To restore the credibility of a witness

Question 8

To be deemed a competent witness, the witness must generally have ____________ knowledge of the matters to which they testify.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be deemed a competent witness, the...

Question 9

The 1670 jury trial of ____________ in England was an important milestone in establishing the independence of juries from influence by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) Benjamin Franklin. 
B) Sir Walter Raleigh 
C) Robert Palmer 
D) William Penn 
A) Benjamin Franklin. 
B) Sir Walter Raleigh 
C) Robert Palmer 
D) William Penn

Question 10

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast the law on the permissibility of ordinary and expert witnesses to give their opinions.Be sure to provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Most witnesses are ordinary (or lay) wit

Question 11

Adult witnesses are presumed to be competent witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Defendants who decide to testify at their trial

Accepted Answer

A) may not be cross-examined because they have a privilege against self-incrimination. 
B) may not be prosecuted for perjury even if they lie. 
C) may be cross-examined. 
D) do not have to take an oath to tell the truth. 
A) may not be cross-examined because they have a privilege against self-incrimination. 
B) may not be prosecuted for perjury even if they lie. 
C) may be cross-examined. 
D) do not have to take an oath to tell the truth.

Question 13

As fact finders, the jury alone determines the ______ given to all evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) exceptions 
B) legality 
C) weight 
D) sequence 
A) exceptions 
B) legality 
C) weight 
D) sequence

Question 14

The right to confront and cross-examine witnesses is found in the Fifth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In ____________ v.Arkansas, the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the admissibility of hypnotically refreshed testimony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____________ v.Arkansas, the U.S.Supreme Court dealt...

Question 16

A subpoena duces ____________ commands a witness to appear and bring certain things with them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A subpoena duces ____________ commands a witness...

Question 17

An ordinary witness may give an opinion about

Accepted Answer

A) things which are in the common knowledge of most people. 
B) things they have been told by another 
C) their own competence to be a witness. 
D) whether their testimony is relevant. 
A) things which are in the common knowledge of most people. 
B) things they have been told by another 
C) their own competence to be a witness. 
D) whether their testimony is relevant.

Question 18

List the three elements that all evidence must be in order to be allowed into a trial.

Accepted Answer

All evidence must be relevant, material,

Question 19

If a party believes that a question posed by the opponent is improper, that party must make a/n ____________ to that question.

Accepted Answer

A) exception 
B) objection 
C) proposition 
D) request to omit 
A) exception 
B) objection 
C) proposition 
D) request to omit

Question 20

Many jurisdictions have set up special procedures to protect child victims who testify at the trial of their alleged abuser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Voir dire is a French term meaning to incriminate oneself.

The conduct or attitude of a witness is called their "_____________."

In a jury trial, voir dire of witnesses is conducted by the foreperson of the jury.

List the objections to the form of the questions asked in a trial.

___________ means implanting false memories

A defendant's right to testify does not include the right to commit ____________.

Discuss the purposes of redirect examination.

To be deemed a competent witness, the witness must generally have ____________ knowledge of the matters to which they testify.

The 1670 jury trial of ____________ in England was an important milestone in establishing the independence of juries from influence by the government.

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast the law on the permissibility of ordinary and expert witnesses to give their opinions.Be sure to provide examples.

Adult witnesses are presumed to be competent witnesses.

Defendants who decide to testify at their trial

As fact finders, the jury alone determines the ______ given to all evidence.

The right to confront and cross-examine witnesses is found in the Fifth Amendment.

In ____________ v.Arkansas, the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the admissibility of hypnotically refreshed testimony.

A subpoena duces ____________ commands a witness to appear and bring certain things with them.

An ordinary witness may give an opinion about

List the three elements that all evidence must be in order to be allowed into a trial.

If a party believes that a question posed by the opponent is improper, that party must make a/n ____________ to that question.

Many jurisdictions have set up special procedures to protect child victims who testify at the trial of their alleged abuser.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Exam 5: Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Voir dire is a French term meaning to incriminate oneself.

The conduct or attitude of a witness is called their "_____________."

In a jury trial, voir dire of witnesses is conducted by the foreperson of the jury.

List the objections to the form of the questions asked in a trial.

___________ means implanting false memories

A defendant's right to testify does not include the right to commit ____________.

Discuss the purposes of redirect examination.

To be deemed a competent witness, the witness must generally have ____________ knowledge of the matters to which they testify.

The 1670 jury trial of ____________ in England was an important milestone in establishing the independence of juries from influence by the government.

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast the law on the permissibility of ordinary and expert witnesses to give their opinions.Be sure to provide examples.

Adult witnesses are presumed to be competent witnesses.

Defendants who decide to testify at their trial

As fact finders, the jury alone determines the ______ given to all evidence.

The right to confront and cross-examine witnesses is found in the Fifth Amendment.

In ____________ v.Arkansas, the U.S.Supreme Court dealt with the admissibility of hypnotically refreshed testimony.

A subpoena duces ____________ commands a witness to appear and bring certain things with them.

An ordinary witness may give an opinion about

List the three elements that all evidence must be in order to be allowed into a trial.

If a party believes that a question posed by the opponent is improper, that party must make a/n ____________ to that question.

Many jurisdictions have set up special procedures to protect child victims who testify at the trial of their alleged abuser.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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