Question 1

The power to "speak the law" refers to ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The power to "speak the law" refers...

Question 2

Almost every case begins in a:

Accepted Answer

A)  federal court. 
B)  county court. 
C)  trial court. 
D)  court of special jurisdiction.

Question 3

It is possible for a person to waive his or her Sixth Amendment right to an attorney and act as his or her own defense attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______________is the process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a person accused or convicted of
violating another jurisdiction's criminal law to the second jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________is the process by which one jurisdiction...

Question 5

Which court would most likely have the jurisdiction to try this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  courts of general jurisdiction 
B)  courts of limited jurisdiction 
C)  intermediate appellate courts 
D)  state supreme court

Question 6

An appellate court will rarely question a jury's decision; instead, the appellate judges will review the manner in which the facts and evidence were provided to the jury, and rule on whether errors were made in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The modern role of the public defender was established by the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Sixth Amendment in the case of_______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The modern role of the public defender...

Question 8

Which courts handle misdemeanors and some civil matters?

Accepted Answer

A)  courts of general jurisdiction 
B)  courts of limited jurisdiction 
C)  courts of unlimited jurisdiction 
D)  felony courts

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a decision made by appellate court judges?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether there should be a retrial or additional charges 
B)  whether a lower court decision should be reversed and remanded 
C)  whether a lower court decision of the case should stand 
D)  whether a case should be reviewed by the lower court

Question 10

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  county court. 
B)  U.S. court of appeals. 
C)  municipal court,. 
D)  U.S. district court.

Question 11

During the pretrial process, the ______holds a great deal of discretion as to whether an individual who has been arrested by the police will be charged.

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorney 
B)  judge 
C)  public defender 
D)  public prosecutor

Question 12

In the current criminal justice system, each party involved in a courtroom dispute has an equal chance to present its case and is secure in the belief that no outside factors are going to influence the decision rendered by the court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court to send it the record of a case for review. This is done with a:

Accepted Answer

A)  subpoena. 
B)  writ of habeas corpus. 
C)  writ of duces tecum. 
D)  writ of certiorari.

Question 14

Supreme Court Justices may write concurring opinions, outlining the reason why they feel the majority's decision
erred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Supreme Court does not normally hear any evidence; instead it bases its decision on the written record of the case and __________, which are the arguments presented in person rather than on paper.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Supreme Court does not normally hear...

Question 16

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem­solving courts. 
B)  courts of limited jurisdiction. 
C)  courts of general jurisdiction. 
D)  trial courts.

Question 17

Identify the reasons for the low minority representation on the bench.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the reasons for the low minority...

Question 18

Trial courts are primarily concerned with questions of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ______is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and the
courtroom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______is responsible for maintaining security and...

Question 20

Judges can grant ______to the attorneys, which is additional time to prepare for the trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judges can grant ______to the attorneys, which...

Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

The power to "speak the law" refers to ___________________________.

Almost every case begins in a:

It is possible for a person to waive his or her Sixth Amendment right to an attorney and act as his or her own defense attorney.

______________is the process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a person accused or convicted of violating another jurisdiction's criminal law to the second jurisdiction.

Which court would most likely have the jurisdiction to try this case?

An appellate court will rarely question a jury's decision; instead, the appellate judges will review the manner in which the facts and evidence were provided to the jury, and rule on whether errors were made in the process.

The modern role of the public defender was established by the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Sixth Amendment in the case of_______________.

Which courts handle misdemeanors and some civil matters?

Which of the following is NOT a decision made by appellate court judges?

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the:

During the pretrial process, the ______holds a great deal of discretion as to whether an individual who has been arrested by the police will be charged.

In the current criminal justice system, each party involved in a courtroom dispute has an equal chance to present its case and is secure in the belief that no outside factors are going to influence the decision rendered by the court.

The U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court to send it the record of a case for review. This is done with a:

Supreme Court Justices may write concurring opinions, outlining the reason why they feel the majority's decision erred.

The Supreme Court does not normally hear any evidence; instead it bases its decision on the written record of the case and __________, which are the arguments presented in person rather than on paper.

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called:

Identify the reasons for the low minority representation on the bench.

Trial courts are primarily concerned with questions of law.

The ______is responsible for maintaining security and order in the judge's chambers and the courtroom.

Judges can grant ______to the attorneys, which is additional time to prepare for the trial.