Question 1

The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison defined the power of

Accepted Answer

A)  judiciary actions. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  jurisprudence. 
D)  jurisdiction. 
A)  judiciary actions. 
B)  judicial review. 
C)  jurisprudence. 
D)  jurisdiction. B

Question 2

The court clerk assists the judge by performing __________duties.

Accepted Answer

administrative

Question 3

Which member of the courtroom workgroup would you choose to be and why?

Accepted Answer

As a member of the courtroom workgroup, I would choose to be a defense attorney. I believe that being a defense attorney would allow me to advocate for the rights of individuals who are facing criminal charges and ensure that they receive a fair trial. I would have the opportunity to challenge the prosecution's case, present evidence in support of my client, and work towards achieving the best possible outcome for them. Additionally, I would have the chance to uphold the principles of justice and fairness within the legal system, which is a responsibility that I would take very seriously. Overall, I believe that being a defense attorney would allow me to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who are navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system.

Question 4

It is important for the victim and the judge to have a strong relationship during the trial process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a court of appeals determines that there were no errors of law made on the district court level, then the

Accepted Answer

A)  case returns to the trial court. 
B)  defendant is convicted. 
C)  decision of the lower court is upheld. 
D)  defendant is released. 
A)  case returns to the trial court. 
B)  defendant is convicted. 
C)  decision of the lower court is upheld. 
D)  defendant is released.

Question 6

A conservative president will most likely nominate a __________ Supreme Court justice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A conservative president will most likely nominate...

Question 7

Which type of court reviews only cases that were originally decided by a lower court?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug court 
B)  juvenile court 
C)  courts with original jurisdiction 
D)  courts with appellate jurisdiction 
A)  drug court 
B)  juvenile court 
C)  courts with original jurisdiction 
D)  courts with appellate jurisdiction

Question 8

The overall goal of the courthouse workgroup is

Accepted Answer

A)  the efficient disposition of cases through the court. 
B)  presentation of evidence. 
C)  informal interaction and cooperation. 
D)  neutral arbitration. 
A)  the efficient disposition of cases through the court. 
B)  presentation of evidence. 
C)  informal interaction and cooperation. 
D)  neutral arbitration.

Question 9

What are the two primary roles of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

to hear cases origin

Question 10

Describe the factors that may disqualify a juror from service.

Accepted Answer

Those who have been convicted of a felon

Question 11

The findings of the 1967 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice resulted in the creation of

Accepted Answer

A)  court administrators. 
B)  bailiffs. 
C)  clerks. 
D)  stenographers. 
A)  court administrators. 
B)  bailiffs. 
C)  clerks. 
D)  stenographers.

Question 12

Administrators are trained personnel who assist judges in administrative and __________ functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Administrators are trained personnel who assist judges...

Question 13

What is the first step in having one's case reviewed by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  completing a writ of certification 
B)  filing a legal petition 
C)  writing an in forma pauperis brief 
D)  reviewing a docket 
A)  completing a writ of certification 
B)  filing a legal petition 
C)  writing an in forma pauperis brief 
D)  reviewing a docket

Question 14

All members of a community can serve on a jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A bailiff has all of the following responsibilities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  announcing the verdict 
B)  keeping order in the courtroom 
C)  calling witnesses 
D)  preventing the escape of the accused 
A)  announcing the verdict 
B)  keeping order in the courtroom 
C)  calling witnesses 
D)  preventing the escape of the accused

Question 16

Define majority opinion, concurring opinion, dissenting opinion, and per curiam opinion.

Accepted Answer

A majority opinion is the opinion of the

Question 17

The idea that the justices should be less active in reviewing cases from the legislatures and Congress is referred to as judicial

Accepted Answer

A)  restraint. 
B)  activism. 
C)  review. 
D)  antagonism. 
A)  restraint. 
B)  activism. 
C)  review. 
D)  antagonism.

Question 18

Who defines the duties of a magistrate judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  the district court judge 
B)  the chief justice 
C)  the governor 
D)  the president 
A)  the district court judge 
B)  the chief justice 
C)  the governor 
D)  the president

Question 19

The Supreme Court is a court of last resort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A defense attorney can legally do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  represent the defendant's interests during the initial hearing 
B)  make ethical decisions 
C)  present false evidence 
D)  advocate for a light sentence 
A)  represent the defendant's interests during the initial hearing 
B)  make ethical decisions 
C)  present false evidence 
D)  advocate for a light sentence

The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison defined the power of

The court clerk assists the judge by performing __________duties.

Which member of the courtroom workgroup would you choose to be and why?

It is important for the victim and the judge to have a strong relationship during the trial process.

If a court of appeals determines that there were no errors of law made on the district court level, then the

A conservative president will most likely nominate a __________ Supreme Court justice.

Which type of court reviews only cases that were originally decided by a lower court?

The overall goal of the courthouse workgroup is

What are the two primary roles of the Supreme Court?

Describe the factors that may disqualify a juror from service.

The findings of the 1967 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice resulted in the creation of

Administrators are trained personnel who assist judges in administrative and __________ functions.

What is the first step in having one's case reviewed by the Supreme Court?

All members of a community can serve on a jury.

A bailiff has all of the following responsibilities except:

Define majority opinion, concurring opinion, dissenting opinion, and per curiam opinion.

The idea that the justices should be less active in reviewing cases from the legislatures and Congress is referred to as judicial

Who defines the duties of a magistrate judge?

The Supreme Court is a court of last resort.

A defense attorney can legally do all of the following except:

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

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

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

The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison defined the power of

The court clerk assists the judge by performing __________duties.

Which member of the courtroom workgroup would you choose to be and why?

It is important for the victim and the judge to have a strong relationship during the trial process.

If a court of appeals determines that there were no errors of law made on the district court level, then the

A conservative president will most likely nominate a __________ Supreme Court justice.

Which type of court reviews only cases that were originally decided by a lower court?

The overall goal of the courthouse workgroup is

What are the two primary roles of the Supreme Court?

Describe the factors that may disqualify a juror from service.

The findings of the 1967 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice resulted in the creation of

Administrators are trained personnel who assist judges in administrative and __________ functions.

What is the first step in having one's case reviewed by the Supreme Court?

All members of a community can serve on a jury.

A bailiff has all of the following responsibilities except:

Define majority opinion, concurring opinion, dissenting opinion, and per curiam opinion.

The idea that the justices should be less active in reviewing cases from the legislatures and Congress is referred to as judicial

Who defines the duties of a magistrate judge?

The Supreme Court is a court of last resort.

A defense attorney can legally do all of the following except:

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

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

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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