Question 1

Which Amendment prohibits excessive bail?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fourth
B)   Fifth
C)   Sixth
D)   Eighth D

Question 2

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that bail must be set an amount no greater than would reasonably ensure the presence of the defendant at required court proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. v. Salerno
B)   Stack v. Boyle
C)   Batson v. Kentucky
D)   Carroll v. U.S. B

Question 3

Diversion can only occur after charges have been filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A voluntary plea of guilty eliminates the defendant's right to an appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Charge reduction means that the defendant pleads guilty to a lower charge than the one originally charged by the prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

___________ are private business operators who post the amount required by the court to secure the release of the defendant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are private business operators who post...

Question 7

The legal obligation of the prosecutor to prove the charges against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubts is called the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus delicti
B)   burden of proof
C)   motion
D)   habeas corpus

Question 8

Preventive detention is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the pretrial incarceration of an accused who is deemed dangerous
B)   the temporary incarceration of a person who is a danger to himself or herself
C)   the temporary incarceration of a person who is intoxicated
D)   the incarceration of a person convicted of a serious crime

Question 9

From what source do most jurisdictions obtain their jury pool?

Accepted Answer

A)   members of the community sign up to become jurors
B)   voter registration rolls
C)   phone book
D)   college enrollment

Question 10

In most states and in all federal cases, who decides the sentence of a convicted defendant?

Accepted Answer

A)   the judge
B)   the prosecutor
C)   the pre-sentence investigator
D)   the department of corrections.

Question 11

Most cases are dismissed or terminated after a motion to dismiss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

___________ is the pretrial incarceration of an accused who is deemed dangerous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is the pretrial incarceration of an...

Question 13

What is the process of selecting the jury called?

Accepted Answer

A)   vis à vis
B)   sequestration
C)   voir dire
D)   peremptory challenge

Question 14

Testimony by witnesses is a type of physical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What does is mean to plead nolo contendere?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is where the defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity.
B)   This is another term for a not-guilty plea.
C)   This is where the defendant admits guilt, but should be excused because of mental illness.
D)   This is where the defendant admits criminal liability for purposes of the criminal proceeding only.

Question 16

A _____________ is a challenge to remove a potential juror because of his or her inability to render a fair and impartial decision in a case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________ is a challenge to remove...

Question 17

An invalid trial is also referred to as a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An invalid trial is also referred to...

Question 18

What does it mean to sequester a jury?

Accepted Answer

A)   to question a jury pool to select those who are acceptable.
B)   to strike a juror from the jury because of bias.
C)   to instruct the jury not to discuss the case outside of the jury room and courtroom.
D)   to keep a jury separate form family, friends, and the general public until the end of trial.

Question 19

Defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity are set free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An ______ is an accusation against a criminal defendant rendered by a grand jury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ______ is an accusation against a...

Exam 10: Criminal Prosecution and Adjudication

Which Amendment prohibits excessive bail?

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that bail must be set an amount no greater than would reasonably ensure the presence of the defendant at required court proceedings?

Diversion can only occur after charges have been filed.

A voluntary plea of guilty eliminates the defendant's right to an appeal.

Charge reduction means that the defendant pleads guilty to a lower charge than the one originally charged by the prosecutor.

___________ are private business operators who post the amount required by the court to secure the release of the defendant.

The legal obligation of the prosecutor to prove the charges against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubts is called the _________________.

Preventive detention is ______________.

From what source do most jurisdictions obtain their jury pool?

In most states and in all federal cases, who decides the sentence of a convicted defendant?

Most cases are dismissed or terminated after a motion to dismiss.

___________ is the pretrial incarceration of an accused who is deemed dangerous.

What is the process of selecting the jury called?

Testimony by witnesses is a type of physical evidence.

What does is mean to plead nolo contendere?

A _____________ is a challenge to remove a potential juror because of his or her inability to render a fair and impartial decision in a case.

An invalid trial is also referred to as a(n) ____________.

What does it mean to sequester a jury?

Defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity are set free.

An ______ is an accusation against a criminal defendant rendered by a grand jury.