Deck 8: Courts in America

Question 1

Which of the following courts typically try felonies and have the power to sentence to state prison?

A) general jurisdiction courts
B) limited jurisdiction courts
C) community courts
D) supreme courts

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding drug courts is incorrect?

A) The judge stays involved with the offender through the period of supervision
B) The major goal is to break the cycle of drug use rather than simply administer punishment
C) Evidence clearly shows drug courts are effective
D) Research regarding drug court effectiveness is mixed

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following has a goal of meeting the needs of victims and offenders alike?

A) General deterrence
B) Specific deterrence
C) Restorative Justice
D) Community Service

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The most common type of crime for those convicted of a felony and sentenced to jail or prison is:

A) Violent Crime
B) Property Crime
C) Sex Crime
D) Drug Crime

Question 5

When making decisions about whether to prosecute, the prosecutor must take into consideration:

A) Office resources
B) Seriousness of the crime
C) Desires of the victim
D) all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following attorneys are generally the lowest paid?

A) Defense attorney
B) Civil attorney
C) Attorney general
D) state prosecutor

Question 7

If the prosecutor cannot prove that a crime occurred in the court's geographic jurisdiction, the defendant must be acquitted.

Question 8

Guilt or innocence can be decided by appellate courts in certain situations.

Question 9

Capital crimes carry a mandatory appeal

Question 10

A district attorney is usually appointed