Question 1

Under which circumstance may a judge order change of venue due to the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  if there is no way a defendant can get a fair trial 
B)  if the media coverage is biased 
C)  if the media coverage is too intense 
D)  if there is too much public information about a case 
A)  if there is no way a defendant can get a fair trial 
B)  if the media coverage is biased 
C)  if the media coverage is too intense 
D)  if there is too much public information about a case

Question 2

The primary goal of the defense is to

Accepted Answer

A)  secure an acquittal for the defendant. 
B)  prove the defendant's innocence. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  uphold the Constitution. 
A)  secure an acquittal for the defendant. 
B)  prove the defendant's innocence. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  uphold the Constitution.

Question 3

The Supreme Court is largely a(n) __________ court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Supreme Court is largely a(n) __________...

Question 4

Court clerk is synonymous with court administrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Court office is synonymous with

Accepted Answer

A)  clerk. 
B)  judge. 
C)  bailiff. 
D)  juror. 
A)  clerk. 
B)  judge. 
C)  bailiff. 
D)  juror.

Question 6

The defense is the legal __________ to the prosecuting attorney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The defense is the legal __________ to...

Question 7

In 1789, there were __________ Supreme Court justices; whereas since 1869, there have consistently been __________ justices.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero, nine 
B)  four, six 
C)  three, zero 
D)  six, nine 
A)  zero, nine 
B)  four, six 
C)  three, zero 
D)  six, nine

Question 8

Docketing cases, collecting court fees, and arranging a jury pool are responsibilities of the court

Accepted Answer

A)  bailiff. 
B)  clerk. 
C)  counsel. 
D)  stenographer. 
A)  bailiff. 
B)  clerk. 
C)  counsel. 
D)  stenographer.

Question 9

All of the following types of cases would most likely be heard in federal court except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a criminal case involving drug trafficking 
B)  a civil case involving counterfeiting 
C)  a criminal homicide case 
D)  a civil case between two states 
A)  a criminal case involving drug trafficking 
B)  a civil case involving counterfeiting 
C)  a criminal homicide case 
D)  a civil case between two states

Question 10

At present, technology is used in state courts only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How does technology help ensure that court files are complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances cost effectiveness. 
B)  There is a higher likelihood that security will be breeched. 
C)  It prevents multiple users from viewing documents simultaneously. 
D)  There is less chance that electronic copies will be lost, damaged, or stolen. 
A)  It enhances cost effectiveness. 
B)  There is a higher likelihood that security will be breeched. 
C)  It prevents multiple users from viewing documents simultaneously. 
D)  There is less chance that electronic copies will be lost, damaged, or stolen.

Question 12

Mary is an attorney who is employed by the state or federal government to serve as legal counsel for poor defendants. Mary is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  assigned counsel. 
B)  public defender. 
C)  state prosecutor. 
D)  contract counsel. 
A)  assigned counsel. 
B)  public defender. 
C)  state prosecutor. 
D)  contract counsel.

Question 13

Assembly line justice is most common in the lower courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Oral arguments and testimony of witnesses are all recorded by the court

Accepted Answer

A)  bailiff. 
B)  clerk. 
C)  counsel. 
D)  stenographer. 
A)  bailiff. 
B)  clerk. 
C)  counsel. 
D)  stenographer.

Question 15

Why are members of the media typically included in the courtroom workgroup?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have some training, or knowledge of, the law. 
B)  They influence all stages of the trial. 
C)  They protect the right to freedom of speech. 
D)  They are an unbiased source of information. 
A)  They have some training, or knowledge of, the law. 
B)  They influence all stages of the trial. 
C)  They protect the right to freedom of speech. 
D)  They are an unbiased source of information.

Question 16

The only federal court established by constitutional mandate rather than federal legislation is

Accepted Answer

A)  the appellate court. 
B)  the U.S. Supreme Court. 
C)  town court. 
D)  district court. 
A)  the appellate court. 
B)  the U.S. Supreme Court. 
C)  town court. 
D)  district court.

Question 17

Discuss the relationship between the prosecutor and other courtroom actors. Why is it important for the prosecutor to have a relationship with these actors?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should mention the

Question 18

A change of venue will mean all of the following for a trial except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The case will be heard in a different location. 
B)  Witnesses will not be available to testify. 
C)  There will be different court personnel involved in the case. 
D)  The defendant has a better chance of receiving a fair trial. 
A)  The case will be heard in a different location. 
B)  Witnesses will not be available to testify. 
C)  There will be different court personnel involved in the case. 
D)  The defendant has a better chance of receiving a fair trial.

Question 19

When the Court makes a ruling in a case, the new rule becomes a(n) __________ that must be followed by all lower courts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the Court makes a ruling in...

Question 20

Which case would most likely be heard in U.S. district court?

Accepted Answer

A)  underage drinking 
B)  car theft 
C)  sexual assault 
D)  international drug trafficking 
A)  underage drinking 
B)  car theft 
C)  sexual assault 
D)  international drug trafficking

Under which circumstance may a judge order change of venue due to the media?

The primary goal of the defense is to

The Supreme Court is largely a(n) __________ court.

Court clerk is synonymous with court administrator.

Court office is synonymous with

The defense is the legal __________ to the prosecuting attorney.

In 1789, there were Supreme Court justices; whereas since 1869, there have consistently been justices.

Docketing cases, collecting court fees, and arranging a jury pool are responsibilities of the court

All of the following types of cases would most likely be heard in federal court except:

At present, technology is used in state courts only.

How does technology help ensure that court files are complete?

Mary is an attorney who is employed by the state or federal government to serve as legal counsel for poor defendants. Mary is a(n)

Assembly line justice is most common in the lower courts.

Oral arguments and testimony of witnesses are all recorded by the court

Why are members of the media typically included in the courtroom workgroup?

The only federal court established by constitutional mandate rather than federal legislation is

Discuss the relationship between the prosecutor and other courtroom actors. Why is it important for the prosecutor to have a relationship with these actors?

A change of venue will mean all of the following for a trial except:

When the Court makes a ruling in a case, the new rule becomes a(n) __________ that must be followed by all lower courts.

Which case would most likely be heard in U.S. district court?

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Under which circumstance may a judge order change of venue due to the media?

The primary goal of the defense is to

The Supreme Court is largely a(n) __________ court.

Court clerk is synonymous with court administrator.

Court office is synonymous with

The defense is the legal __________ to the prosecuting attorney.

In 1789, there were __________ Supreme Court justices; whereas since 1869, there have consistently been __________ justices.

Docketing cases, collecting court fees, and arranging a jury pool are responsibilities of the court

All of the following types of cases would most likely be heard in federal court except:

At present, technology is used in state courts only.

How does technology help ensure that court files are complete?

Mary is an attorney who is employed by the state or federal government to serve as legal counsel for poor defendants. Mary is a(n)

Assembly line justice is most common in the lower courts.

Oral arguments and testimony of witnesses are all recorded by the court

Why are members of the media typically included in the courtroom workgroup?

The only federal court established by constitutional mandate rather than federal legislation is

Discuss the relationship between the prosecutor and other courtroom actors. Why is it important for the prosecutor to have a relationship with these actors?

A change of venue will mean all of the following for a trial except:

When the Court makes a ruling in a case, the new rule becomes a(n) __________ that must be followed by all lower courts.

Which case would most likely be heard in U.S. district court?

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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In 1789, there were Supreme Court justices; whereas since 1869, there have consistently been justices.