Question 1

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________ ​

Accepted Answer

A) adjudication. 
B) the judge's prerogative. 
C) jurisdiction. 
D) the statutes.

Question 2

The U.S. military has jurisdiction over active personnel whocommit crimes, even if those crimes occur outside the course of duty. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving courts. 
B) courts of limited jurisdiction. 
C) courts of general jurisdiction. 
D) trial courts.

Question 4

You are a federal appeals judge hearing a recent case regarding attorney-client privilege. The current case at hand deals with the somewhat common and highly controversial practice of federal prosecutors listening or taping phone calls between inmates and their lawyers, and the prosecutor's ability toread e-mails sent from prison inmates totheir lawyers. The recent federal case on appeal has a federal public defender arguing that such behavior violates the spirit of attorney-client privilege, while prosecutors contend that any e-mail sent from prison is government property and therefore subject tomonitoring. Although the lower federal court has agreed with the stance of the prosecutor for this case, you must now decide if these practices doviolate a person's right toan attorney, especially if there are other possible and potential convictions that might be brought against the incarcerated? As a judge, how doyou find and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a federal appeals judge hearing...

Question 5

Contrast the structure of a typical state court system with federal court system. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contrast the structure of a typical state...

Question 6

If a defendant provides less than truthful information, there is noattorney-client privilege. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a prosecuting attorney in Seattle, Washington over the past ten years, you have had an excellent working relationship with your police department and you have been quite successful with combatting a large percentage of gang-related violence in the greater Seattle area. However, one key gang leader has proved tobe quite evasive from apprehension and conviction. Finally, a confidential informant was able tosupply some credible information tosome Seattle detectives that may finally bring this gang leader tojustice. Based on the information provided by the CI, the police acquire a search warrant for an abandoned warehouse on the south side of the city. At 3:00 am the following morning, both the Seattle SWAT Team and a slew of detectives raid the warehouse tofind a large quantity of both drugs and illegal firearms. However, there are noindividuals there, including the main suspect. After clearing the building, and walking outside, a detective saw at least three men looking out a bedroom window of a house across the street from the warehouse. Based on a hunch, the detective ordered the SWAT Team tobreak down the door-and when doing so, nabbed the main suspect, along with twoother known gang members. The case now ends up on your desk, and you have concerns regarding the actions of the SWAT Team and the detectives regarding the entering of the home across the street, without a warrant. As a prosecutor with a strong working relationship with the police, whohas been actively pursuing this known gang leader, what doyou do? Please explain your plan of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a prosecuting attorney in Seattle, Washington...

Question 8

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________ ​

Accepted Answer

A) appellate courts. 
B) jurisdiction courts. 
C) state supreme courts. 
D) trial courts.

Question 9

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) due process 
B) crime control 
C) rehabilitation 
D) bureaucratic

Question 10

Explain the different functions of the court. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the different functions of the court....

Question 11

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with   ____associate justices. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 8 
C) 9 
D) 10

Question 12

The_______________of the court has its historical roots in the medical model of criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

A) rehabilitative function 
B) bureaucratic function 
C) due process function 
D) treatment function

Question 13

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 order...

Question 14

Appellate courts _____________ ​

Accepted Answer

A) hear cases de novo. 
B) determine the defendant's guilt or innocence. 
C) determine questions of fact. 
D) determine questions of law.

Question 15

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the members of the...

Question 17

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Crime control 
B) Due process 
C) Bureaucratic 
D) Public protection

Question 18

Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys typically donot cooperate with one another. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 tothe jury, and rule on whether errors were made in the process. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is possible for a person towaive his or her Sixth Amendment right toan attorney and act as his or her own defense attorney. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________ ​

The U.S. military has jurisdiction over active personnel whocommit crimes, even if those crimes occur outside the course of duty. ​

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

Contrast the structure of a typical state court system with federal court system. ​

If a defendant provides less than truthful information, there is noattorney-client privilege. ​

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________ ​

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

Explain the different functions of the court. ​

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with ____associate justices. ​

The_______________of the court has its historical roots in the medical model of criminal justice.

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

Appellate courts _____________ ​

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction. ​

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group. ​

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function? ​

Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys typically donot cooperate with one another. ​

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 tothe jury, and rule on whether errors were made in the process. ​

It is possible for a person towaive his or her Sixth Amendment right toan attorney and act as his or her own defense attorney. ​

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________

The U.S. military has jurisdiction over active personnel whocommit crimes, even if those crimes occur outside the course of duty.

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

Contrast the structure of a typical state court system with federal court system.

If a defendant provides less than truthful information, there is noattorney-client privilege.

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________

Explain the different functions of the court.

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with ____associate justices.

Appellate courts _____________

Minor criminal matters, such as traffic violations, prostitution, and drunk and disorderly conduct, are typically handled in courts with limited jurisdiction.

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group.

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function?

Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys typically donot cooperate with one another.

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 tothe jury, and rule on whether errors were made in the process.

It is possible for a person towaive his or her Sixth Amendment right toan attorney and act as his or her own defense attorney.