Question 1

Of the courtroom work group, who relies on the police to arrest suspects and gather sufficient evidence, and police rely upon them to convict those who have been apprehended?

Accepted Answer

A) Defense attorney 
B) Judge 
C) Public defender 
D) Prosecutor

Question 2

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 3

The attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer in any state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the federal court system, there are ____ U.S.Courts of Appeal, also referred to as U.S.Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 11 
C) 12 
D) 13

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 with a crime, the level of the charges to be brought against the suspect, and if and when to stop the prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) Defense attorney 
B) Judge 
C) Public defender 
D) Public prosecutor

Question 8

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the

Accepted Answer

A) Judge 
B) Jury 
C) Arresting officer 
D) Prosecutor

Question 9

Which amendment provides for the right to counsel?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Attorney-client privilege does not apply when:

Accepted Answer

A) The client provides information on a crime that he or she plans to commit 
B) The client admits to a past offense 
C) The client admits to murder 
D) The client admits to particularly heinous crimes including torture

Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice