Question 1

Describe the importance of judicial independence, but also explain why judicial oversight is necessary.

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The answer of Describe the importance of judicial independence, but...

Question 2

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice ________________ made several landmark decisions in the 1960s that expanded civil liberties and protections.

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The answer of The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice...

Question 3

According to the text, those freedoms and protections that the framers of the Constitution would have recognized if they had been asked are called:

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A) "human rights." 
B) "fundamental liberties." 
C) "fundamental rights." 
D) "human liberties."

Question 4

The Batson v. Kentucky decision prohibited the use of race as a reason for dismissing potential jurors .

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Strict constructionists believe that rights only exist if they are specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ruling in the_____________________ case prohibits attorneys from using their peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of race.

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The answer of The ruling in the_____________________ case prohibits attorneys from...

Question 7

You are a defense attorney defending a client against a murder charge. Your client is the former boyfriend of the victim, and it has been established by several witnesses that the breakup was not a pleasant one. Your client was identified as a suspect from the very beginning. During the trial, the prosecution presented a witness who claimed to overhear your client praying for forgiveness in his holding cell. The prosecution also presented the murder weapon, which was a softball bat with your client's fingerprint on the handle. Your client was convicted.
Still convinced your client is innocent, you look for outside help. Where might you go to seek assistance in getting your client a new trial?

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A) the American Bar Association 
B) the Innocence Project 
C) the prosecutor's conviction-review team 
D) the legal assistance team at the prison where your client is incarcerated

Question 8

Even if a prosecutor or judge makes a mistake or acts improperly in a case, an appellate court might decide that it was a(n)  ____________________; it did not affect the outcome of the case.

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The answer of Even if a prosecutor or judge makes...

Question 9

Appellate judges who are interpretationists are also called:

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A) constructionists. 
B) activists. 
C) pacifists. 
D) federalists.

Question 10

It is very common for attorneys to file complaints against judges that the attorneys feel had engaged in misconduct.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Review the efforts being made to reverse wrongful convictions, including private and government-driven efforts.

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The answer of Review the efforts being made to reverse...

Question 12

A lineup in which the law enforcement official does not know which person is the suspect is known as a(n):

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A) show-up. 
B) Brady lineup. 
C) ex parte lineup. 
D) double-blind lineup.

Question 13

A(n)_____________________  would utilize a looser reading of the Constitution and read into it rights  that the framers might have recognized or that should be recognized due to "evolving standards."

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The answer of A(n)_____________________  would utilize a looser reading of...

Question 14

Natural rights refer to the concept that:

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A) one has certain obligations to nature. 
B) one has certain biological requirements. 
C) one has certain rights just by virtue of being born. 
D) one has no rights, all rights belong the mother earth.

Question 15

Aronson and McMurtrie identified one type of prosecutorial misconduct as "tunnel vision," arguing that:

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A) an innocent suspect will always be considered guilty by the judge. 
B) a desire to look smart or tough on television influences the way they talk about their cases. 
C) some prosecutors work under a bias that defendants are guilty and therefore ignore exculpatory evidence. 
D) prosecutors generally have a quota that they must fulfill.

Question 16

Strict constructionists argue that the Constitution:

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A) should be implemented exactly as written. 
B) should be abolished altogether. 
C) is meant to be a living document that evolves with the times. 
D) is meant to only apply to citizens.

Question 17

Where do the Model Rules of ethical behavior for attorneys come from, and how are they enforced?

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The answer of Where do the Model Rules of ethical...

Question 18

Only recognizing evidence to fit one's theory is the definition of:

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A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) belief perseverance. 
C) selective information processing. 
D) confirmatory bias.

Question 19

Confirmatory bias refers to:

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A) when a specific suspect has been fixated upon and investigators ignore other possibilities. 
B) when it is confirmed that the prosecution is biased against the suspect. 
C) when a confirmation of racial bias is pending. 
D) none of these describe the concept.

Question 20

An approach to the Constitution that uses a looser reading of the document is called:

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A) the strict constructionist philosophy. 
B) the interpretationist philosophy. 
C) the libertarian philosophy. 
D) the federalist philosophy.

Exam 10: Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

Describe the importance of judicial independence, but also explain why judicial oversight is necessary.

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice ________________ made several landmark decisions in the 1960s that expanded civil liberties and protections.

According to the text, those freedoms and protections that the framers of the Constitution would have recognized if they had been asked are called:

The Batson v. Kentucky decision prohibited the use of race as a reason for dismissing potential jurors .

Strict constructionists believe that rights only exist if they are specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

The ruling in the_____________________ case prohibits attorneys from using their peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of race.

Even if a prosecutor or judge makes a mistake or acts improperly in a case, an appellate court might decide that it was a(n) ____________________; it did not affect the outcome of the case.

Appellate judges who are interpretationists are also called:

It is very common for attorneys to file complaints against judges that the attorneys feel had engaged in misconduct.

Review the efforts being made to reverse wrongful convictions, including private and government-driven efforts.

A lineup in which the law enforcement official does not know which person is the suspect is known as a(n) :

A(n)_____________________ would utilize a looser reading of the Constitution and read into it rights that the framers might have recognized or that should be recognized due to "evolving standards."

Natural rights refer to the concept that:

Aronson and McMurtrie identified one type of prosecutorial misconduct as "tunnel vision," arguing that:

Strict constructionists argue that the Constitution:

Where do the Model Rules of ethical behavior for attorneys come from, and how are they enforced?

Only recognizing evidence to fit one's theory is the definition of:

Confirmatory bias refers to:

An approach to the Constitution that uses a looser reading of the document is called: