Question 1

Which of the following is NOT included in jury instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The elements of the particular offense
B)  The requirement that each element be proved beyond a reasonable doubt
C)  The requirement that the defendant's guilt be proved beyond a reasonable doubt
D)  The requirement that a jury must reach a guilty or innocent verdict. D

Question 2

The ______is the judge or jury's pronouncement of guilty or not guilty.

Accepted Answer

verdict

Question 3

The written accusation prepared by a prosecutor is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  capias.
B)  indictment.
C)  bill of attainder.
D)  information. D

Question 4

A citation issued by a court is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  order commanding a person to appear in court at a specific date and answer certain charges.
B)  writ directed to a peace officer requiring them to notify the person about pending charges.
C)  process issued by the judge from the bench ordering that a person be taken into custody.
D)  document similar to an arrest warrant.

Question 5

Identify the five legal issues in plea bargaining enumerated in the text and provide an explanation for each issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the five legal issues in plea...

Question 6

Most arrests in the U.S.are made______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  without a warrant
B)  without a capias
C)  with a warrant
D)  with a capias

Question 7

A plea of nolo contendere literally means no ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plea of nolo contendere literally means...

Question 8

Rebuttal evidence or arguments by a party are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  support that party's evidence or arguments.
B)  support the opposing party's evidence or arguments.
C)  cast doubt on that party's evidence or witnesses.
D)  cast doubt on the opposing party's evidence or witnesses.

Question 9

The dismissal of a juror based on reasons specified by the law is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  peremptory challenge.
B)  reasonable challenge.
C)  challenge for reason.
D)  challenge for cause.

Question 10

The document that leads to the issuance of an arrest warrant is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  citation.
B)  summons.
C)  certiorari.
D)  complaint.

Question 11

A trial that is declared invalid before it is completed is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrial.
B)  hung trial.
C)  hung jury.
D)  either a mistrial or hung trial.

Question 12

The Sixth Amendment requires unanimous jury verdicts in state criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There are three purposes for a preliminary hearing: determination of probable cause,______,and decision on binding over.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are three purposes for a preliminary...

Question 14

Criminal procedure before trial begins with the filing of a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal procedure before trial begins with the...

Question 15

In most criminal cases,the parties-especially defense counsel-will ask the court that certain instructions be used.Which of the following options are available to the court with regard to these instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refuse to give the instructions
B)  Modify the instructions
C)  Give the instructions
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

__________is a Latin term that literally means you should have the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is a Latin term that literally means...

Question 17

__________is defined as the security required by the court and given by the accused to ensure that the accused appears before the proper court at a scheduled time and place to answer the charges brought against him or her.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is defined as the security required by...

Question 18

Which of the following is not a possible jury verdict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilty
B)  Hung jury
C)  Guilty but mentally ill
D)  Not guilty because insane

Question 19

Most of the criminal procedure law in the U.S.Constitution is found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the common law.
B)  Article III.
C)  the Bill of Rights.
D)  Article VI.

Question 20

The panel of potential jurors is reduced to the required number for a trial by the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  additions and substitution.
B)  cause and peremptory challenges.
C)  venire and panel challenges.
D)  inclusion and exclusion challenges.

Exam 2: Overview of the Criminal Justice Process