Question 1

Which of the following is not a function of a judge?

Accepted Answer

A) To interpret the law for the jury. 
B) To impose sentence upon the defendant if he or she is convicted. 
C) To assist in the presentation of the case for the prosecution. 
D) To ensure the defendant gets a fair trial. 
A) To interpret the law for the jury. 
B) To impose sentence upon the defendant if he or she is convicted. 
C) To assist in the presentation of the case for the prosecution. 
D) To ensure the defendant gets a fair trial. C

Question 2

Juries are rarely sequestered for an entire trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

List 3 reasons why a defense attorney may want to cross-examine a witness.
A.Shake the witness,making him or her appear less credible to the jury;
B.Make the witness appear as though he or she is untruthful about his or her testimony on direct examination,or he or she is prejudiced against the defendant,making him or her less trustworthy to the jury; and
C.Confuse the witness into giving conflicting statements,thereby showing the jury that his or her testimony cannot be believed.

Accepted Answer

A.Shake the witness,making him or her appear less credible to the jury; B.Make the witness appear as though he or she is untruthful about his or her testimony on direct examination,or he or she is prejudiced against the defendant,making him or her less trustworthy to the jury; and C.Confuse the witness into giving conflicting statements,thereby showing the jury that his or her testimony cannot be believed.

Question 4

Historically,a judge would notify the jury of its power to nullify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the defense introduces evidence to rebut properly introduced evidence by the prosecution as part of the prosecution's rebuttal of the defense,this is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Rebuttal 
B) Surrebuttal 
C) Affirmative defense 
D) Re-Cross 
A) Rebuttal 
B) Surrebuttal 
C) Affirmative defense 
D) Re-Cross

Question 6

The jury that finds a defendant is guilty will also determine his or her punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?

Accepted Answer

If a witness answers a question which is

Question 8

The judge will ultimately decide whether a witness is credible or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a requirement to be a juror?

Accepted Answer

A) being a citizen of the United States 
B) being a resident of the jurisdiction where the trial is taking place 
C) being a registered voter 
D) having the ability to speak and understand English 
A) being a citizen of the United States 
B) being a resident of the jurisdiction where the trial is taking place 
C) being a registered voter 
D) having the ability to speak and understand English

Question 10

If a witness's answer is stricken from the record,the answer does not appear in the court reporter's record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jurors must have the use of his or her natural faculties (sight,hearing,speech)and people with disabilities involving those faculties are not permitted in any state to sit on juries,even with assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A fine is the only punishment for being held in criminal contempt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The defense attorney may ask for an acquittal following the prosecutor's opening statement,the prosecutor's case-in-chief,or after the defense attorney's case-in-chief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a duty of the defense attorney?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct pre-trial investigations. 
B) Verify probable cause existed to seize the defendant. 
C) Cross-examine witnesses. 
D) Discover physical evidence to prove his or her client's innocence. 
A) Conduct pre-trial investigations. 
B) Verify probable cause existed to seize the defendant. 
C) Cross-examine witnesses. 
D) Discover physical evidence to prove his or her client's innocence.

Question 15

Which of the following is not needed to qualify a witness to testify?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal knowledge of a particular fact or set of facts. 
B) Ability to effectively communicate the fact(s)known. 
C) Comprehension of the oath given before taking the witness stand. 
D) Personal knowledge of the defendant's actions regarding the crime charged. 
A) Personal knowledge of a particular fact or set of facts. 
B) Ability to effectively communicate the fact(s)known. 
C) Comprehension of the oath given before taking the witness stand. 
D) Personal knowledge of the defendant's actions regarding the crime charged.

Question 16

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt:

Accepted Answer

A) is the highest level of proof required by American law. 
B) means proof beyond all doubt. 
C) means a preponderance of the evidence. 
D) equals 50+% of the evidence in one's favor. 
A) is the highest level of proof required by American law. 
B) means proof beyond all doubt. 
C) means a preponderance of the evidence. 
D) equals 50+% of the evidence in one's favor.

Question 17

A potential juror may be excused from voir dire for no articulable reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who is the least likely person to read a police officer's daily log?

Accepted Answer

A) the judge 
B) the jury 
C) the prosecutor or the defense attorney 
D) a lay witness 
A) the judge 
B) the jury 
C) the prosecutor or the defense attorney 
D) a lay witness

Question 19

If the penalty for a crime is less than one year,an accused is not entitled to a jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Sixth Amendment to the United States specifies the minimum number of jurors as:

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 6-12 
C) 12 or less 
D) There is no set number. 
A) 12 
B) 6-12 
C) 12 or less 
D) There is no set number.

Which of the following is not a function of a judge?

Juries are rarely sequestered for an entire trial.

Historically,a judge would notify the jury of its power to nullify.

When the defense introduces evidence to rebut properly introduced evidence by the prosecution as part of the prosecution's rebuttal of the defense,this is called:

The jury that finds a defendant is guilty will also determine his or her punishment.

What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?

The judge will ultimately decide whether a witness is credible or not.

Which of the following is not a requirement to be a juror?

If a witness's answer is stricken from the record,the answer does not appear in the court reporter's record.

Jurors must have the use of his or her natural faculties (sight,hearing,speech)and people with disabilities involving those faculties are not permitted in any state to sit on juries,even with assistance.

A fine is the only punishment for being held in criminal contempt.

The defense attorney may ask for an acquittal following the prosecutor's opening statement,the prosecutor's case-in-chief,or after the defense attorney's case-in-chief.

Which of the following is not a duty of the defense attorney?

Which of the following is not needed to qualify a witness to testify?

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt:

A potential juror may be excused from voir dire for no articulable reason.

Who is the least likely person to read a police officer's daily log?

If the penalty for a crime is less than one year,an accused is not entitled to a jury.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States specifies the minimum number of jurors as:

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

How to Testify Effectively

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Exam 2: The Trial Process

Which of the following is not a function of a judge?

Juries are rarely sequestered for an entire trial.

Historically,a judge would notify the jury of its power to nullify.

When the defense introduces evidence to rebut properly introduced evidence by the prosecution as part of the prosecution's rebuttal of the defense,this is called:

The jury that finds a defendant is guilty will also determine his or her punishment.

What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?

The judge will ultimately decide whether a witness is credible or not.

Which of the following is not a requirement to be a juror?

If a witness's answer is stricken from the record,the answer does not appear in the court reporter's record.

Jurors must have the use of his or her natural faculties (sight,hearing,speech)and people with disabilities involving those faculties are not permitted in any state to sit on juries,even with assistance.

A fine is the only punishment for being held in criminal contempt.

The defense attorney may ask for an acquittal following the prosecutor's opening statement,the prosecutor's case-in-chief,or after the defense attorney's case-in-chief.

Which of the following is not a duty of the defense attorney?

Which of the following is not needed to qualify a witness to testify?

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt:

A potential juror may be excused from voir dire for no articulable reason.

Who is the least likely person to read a police officer's daily log?

If the penalty for a crime is less than one year,an accused is not entitled to a jury.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States specifies the minimum number of jurors as:

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

How to Testify Effectively

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