Question 1

Which of the following defines the factual elements of a criminal offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  substantive criminal law
B)  procedural criminal law
C)  substantive civil law
D)  procedural civil law A

Question 2

All of the following are standard sentences following a criminal conviction except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  incarceration
B)  probation
C)  fines
D)  restitution D

Question 3

Explain the differences in judicial philosophy and how these differences may account for disparity.

Accepted Answer

Varies.A liberal justice who believes in individual liberty also may be tough on crime, and a conservative justice who opposes abortion also may be an absolutist when it comes to freedom of speech.There are other issues where a justice's point of view is not easily categorized as either liberal or conservative.History also has demonstrated that justices have changed their philosophy while serving on the Court.

Question 4

Which of the following designates which cases are heard by the federal courts and which are heard by the state courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  the U.S.Supreme Court
B)  the U.S.Congress
C)  the state supreme courts
D)  the U.S.Constitution

Question 5

Judges who believe in contextualism argue ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  that the Constitution is a living document that should be interpreted to meet the needs of society
B)  that the context of a crime should be excluded from a criminal trial so as to ensure uniformity
C)  that the intent of the framers of the documents should guide our decision-making today
D)  that judicial restraint is always favored over judicial activism

Question 6

Which of the following involves detecting criminal offenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  arrest
B)  criminal investigation
C)  trial
D)  sentencing

Question 7

The U.S.Constitution holds that if a case is brought before the U.S.Supreme Court and no precedent is found to guide the Court's decision, it is to look to rulings on the issue from courts in England, Spain, and France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In interpreting the U.S.Constitution, originalist justices are guided by the intent of the framers of the documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following objectives of the criminal justice system best describes the idea that the guilty should be convicted and the innocent go free?

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy
B)  respect
C)  fairness
D)  equality

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the criminal justice system objective of equality?

Accepted Answer

A)  All defendants guilty of the same offense should receive equal punishment.
B)  All defendants should receive the same quality of justice.
C)  All defendants should receive the same quality of attorneys.
D)  All defendants should receive equal time in court.

Question 11

Of all of the sources for American procedural law, which is the oldest?

Accepted Answer

A)  the U.S.Constitution
B)  state constitutions
C)  common law
D)  court rules

Question 12

If a police officer decides not to file a charge, they are exercising ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  discretion
B)  probable cause
C)  fairness
D)  loyalty

Question 13

Which of the following is the standard by which the prosecution must prove guilt in a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond all doubt
B)  beyond a reasonable doubt
C)  by preponderance of the evidence
D)  beyond reasonable suspicion

Question 14

Explain the difference between law in action and law on the books.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

State and describe the various phases of the criminal justice process in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Changing the location is an example of a pretrial motion that is issued by defense attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The criminal justice process is lengthy and, some may argue, arduous.Conceptually explain why this is so and why it is important.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Give three examples of differences between law in action and law on the books.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Explain why it is important to balance security with individual rights in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following courts sits at the top of the hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Ninth Circuit
B)  the Supreme Court
C)  the First Circuit
D)  Court of Appeals

Exam 1: An Introduction to Criminal Procedure

Which of the following defines the factual elements of a criminal offense?

All of the following are standard sentences following a criminal conviction except ______.

Explain the differences in judicial philosophy and how these differences may account for disparity.

Which of the following designates which cases are heard by the federal courts and which are heard by the state courts?

Judges who believe in contextualism argue ______.

Which of the following involves detecting criminal offenses?

The U.S.Constitution holds that if a case is brought before the U.S.Supreme Court and no precedent is found to guide the Court's decision, it is to look to rulings on the issue from courts in England, Spain, and France.

In interpreting the U.S.Constitution, originalist justices are guided by the intent of the framers of the documents.

Which of the following objectives of the criminal justice system best describes the idea that the guilty should be convicted and the innocent go free?

Which of the following best describes the criminal justice system objective of equality?

Of all of the sources for American procedural law, which is the oldest?

If a police officer decides not to file a charge, they are exercising ______.

Which of the following is the standard by which the prosecution must prove guilt in a criminal trial?

Explain the difference between law in action and law on the books.

State and describe the various phases of the criminal justice process in chronological order.

Changing the location is an example of a pretrial motion that is issued by defense attorneys.

The criminal justice process is lengthy and, some may argue, arduous.Conceptually explain why this is so and why it is important.

Give three examples of differences between law in action and law on the books.

Explain why it is important to balance security with individual rights in the criminal justice system.

Which of the following courts sits at the top of the hierarchy?