Question 1

All of the following are stand your ground laws except:

Accepted Answer

A)  line in the sand 
B)  no duty to retreat 
C)  castle doctrine 
D)  recovery of basis 
A)  line in the sand 
B)  no duty to retreat 
C)  castle doctrine 
D)  recovery of basis D

Question 2

The appointment process for judges is a reaction to the problem of an uninformed electorate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Today's juvenile court is still focused on the belief that juvenile offenders should be treated __________ adult offenders.

Accepted Answer

differently than

Question 4

Complaints against attorneys are fairly __________, but prosecutions are relatively __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  public; private 
B)  private; public 
C)  rare; common 
D)  common; rare 
A)  public; private 
B)  private; public 
C)  rare; common 
D)  common; rare

Question 5

Which statement best summarizes the research on drug courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research shows that drug courts help offenders successfully break their drug addictions but not their criminal behavior. 
B)  Research shows that drug courts reduce court backlogs but doesn't impact re-arrest rates for the long haul. 
C)  Research shows that drug courts have a high attrition rate due to strict participation requirements, which result in high, re-arrest rates. 
D)  Research shows that drug courts are very successful in treating the addiction and the resulting criminal behavior. 
A)  Research shows that drug courts help offenders successfully break their drug addictions but not their criminal behavior. 
B)  Research shows that drug courts reduce court backlogs but doesn't impact re-arrest rates for the long haul. 
C)  Research shows that drug courts have a high attrition rate due to strict participation requirements, which result in high, re-arrest rates. 
D)  Research shows that drug courts are very successful in treating the addiction and the resulting criminal behavior.

Question 6

How may long delays in the trial process negatively affect the credibility of the justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows guilty defendants to go free. 
B)  Confidence in the judicial system declines. 
C)  It promotes mass incarceration. 
D)  Plea bargaining increases. 
A)  It allows guilty defendants to go free. 
B)  Confidence in the judicial system declines. 
C)  It promotes mass incarceration. 
D)  Plea bargaining increases.

Question 7

Voluntary intoxication is an acceptable legal defense for criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the concern with judge-made law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judges are making decisions based on loyalty. 
B)  Judges are not necessarily held accountable by the people. 
C)  Judges are often not exposed to controversial topics. 
D)  Judges are increasingly focused on public opinion. 
A)  Judges are making decisions based on loyalty. 
B)  Judges are not necessarily held accountable by the people. 
C)  Judges are often not exposed to controversial topics. 
D)  Judges are increasingly focused on public opinion.

Question 9

Misbehaving prosecutors are personally liable for their misconduct in the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A defense attorney who does not adequately represent her client could be guilty of

Accepted Answer

A)  treason. 
B)  violence 
C)  subversion. 
D)  misconduct. 
A)  treason. 
B)  violence 
C)  subversion. 
D)  misconduct.

Question 11

The fact that the legal profession is self-governing means that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no accountability for misconduct. 
B)  attorneys' behavior is regulated by other attorneys. 
C)  ethical behavioral guidelines are murky. 
D)  disciplinary action is conducted by outside agencies. 
A)  there is no accountability for misconduct. 
B)  attorneys' behavior is regulated by other attorneys. 
C)  ethical behavioral guidelines are murky. 
D)  disciplinary action is conducted by outside agencies.

Question 12

Which individual would most likely to seen in teen court?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 15-year-old charged with first-time alcohol possession 
B)  A 13-year-old charged with arson 
C)  A 17-year-old charged with sexual assault 
D)  A 19-year-old charged with 12 counts of burglary 
A)  A 15-year-old charged with first-time alcohol possession 
B)  A 13-year-old charged with arson 
C)  A 17-year-old charged with sexual assault 
D)  A 19-year-old charged with 12 counts of burglary

Question 13

Which successful practice in divorce cases has been suggested to speed up the court process?

Accepted Answer

A)  the no fault option 
B)  equitable distribution of property 
C)  mediation for less serious cases 
D)  split custody arrangements 
A)  the no fault option 
B)  equitable distribution of property 
C)  mediation for less serious cases 
D)  split custody arrangements

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of life tenure without salary diminution for judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  to reward judges for years of dedicated service 
B)  to entice competent and skilled law professionals to pursue judgeships 
C)  to streamline the court process 
D)  to allow judges to make decisions without fear of repercussions 
A)  to reward judges for years of dedicated service 
B)  to entice competent and skilled law professionals to pursue judgeships 
C)  to streamline the court process 
D)  to allow judges to make decisions without fear of repercussions

Question 15

Virginia was the first state to create sentencing guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the process involved in judicial elections. What is the ethical concern with this method of seating judges?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, judicial elections have

Question 17

Describe at least three ways to reduce overcrowding in the courts. In your opinion, which method (if any) is most effective?

Accepted Answer

1. Implement alternative dispute resolut

Question 18

In the federal system, the burden of proof is on the __________ to demonstrate a mental disease or defect if he or she wants to use it as a defense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the federal system, the burden of...

Question 19

Which Supreme Court case involved the standards of voluntariness in plea bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A)  Santobello v. New York 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona 
C)  United States v. Windsor 
D)  Brady v. United States 
A)  Santobello v. New York 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona 
C)  United States v. Windsor 
D)  Brady v. United States

Question 20

Drug courts are based on the philosophy that drug addiction should be treated as a(n) __________ matter, not a(n) __________ matter

Accepted Answer

A)  civil, public 
B)  criminal, civil 
C)  medical, criminal 
D)  public, private 
A)  civil, public 
B)  criminal, civil 
C)  medical, criminal 
D)  public, private

All of the following are stand your ground laws except:

The appointment process for judges is a reaction to the problem of an uninformed electorate.

Today's juvenile court is still focused on the belief that juvenile offenders should be treated __________ adult offenders.

Complaints against attorneys are fairly , but prosecutions are relatively .

Which statement best summarizes the research on drug courts?

How may long delays in the trial process negatively affect the credibility of the justice system?

Voluntary intoxication is an acceptable legal defense for criminal behavior.

What is the concern with judge-made law?

Misbehaving prosecutors are personally liable for their misconduct in the courtroom.

A defense attorney who does not adequately represent her client could be guilty of

The fact that the legal profession is self-governing means that

Which individual would most likely to seen in teen court?

Which successful practice in divorce cases has been suggested to speed up the court process?

What is the primary purpose of life tenure without salary diminution for judges?

Virginia was the first state to create sentencing guidelines.

Discuss the process involved in judicial elections. What is the ethical concern with this method of seating judges?

Describe at least three ways to reduce overcrowding in the courts. In your opinion, which method (if any) is most effective?

In the federal system, the burden of proof is on the __________ to demonstrate a mental disease or defect if he or she wants to use it as a defense.

Which Supreme Court case involved the standards of voluntariness in plea bargaining?

Drug courts are based on the philosophy that drug addiction should be treated as a(n) matter, not a(n) matter

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Criminological Theory

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

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Exam 11: Issues in the Courts

All of the following are stand your ground laws except:

The appointment process for judges is a reaction to the problem of an uninformed electorate.

Today's juvenile court is still focused on the belief that juvenile offenders should be treated __________ adult offenders.

Complaints against attorneys are fairly __________, but prosecutions are relatively __________.

Which statement best summarizes the research on drug courts?

How may long delays in the trial process negatively affect the credibility of the justice system?

Voluntary intoxication is an acceptable legal defense for criminal behavior.

What is the concern with judge-made law?

Misbehaving prosecutors are personally liable for their misconduct in the courtroom.

A defense attorney who does not adequately represent her client could be guilty of

The fact that the legal profession is self-governing means that

Which individual would most likely to seen in teen court?

Which successful practice in divorce cases has been suggested to speed up the court process?

What is the primary purpose of life tenure without salary diminution for judges?

Virginia was the first state to create sentencing guidelines.

Discuss the process involved in judicial elections. What is the ethical concern with this method of seating judges?

Describe at least three ways to reduce overcrowding in the courts. In your opinion, which method (if any) is most effective?

In the federal system, the burden of proof is on the __________ to demonstrate a mental disease or defect if he or she wants to use it as a defense.

Which Supreme Court case involved the standards of voluntariness in plea bargaining?

Drug courts are based on the philosophy that drug addiction should be treated as a(n) __________ matter, not a(n) __________ matter

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Criminological Theory

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

Filters

Complaints against attorneys are fairly , but prosecutions are relatively .

Drug courts are based on the philosophy that drug addiction should be treated as a(n) matter, not a(n) matter