Question 1

Talk About:
-Feminist jurisprudence

Accepted Answer

This focuses on gender inequality in society as a function of law.

Question 2

These are held in open court before a judge. Both the prosecution and the defense may present evidence and arguments.

Accepted Answer

A)   Grand jury proceedings
B)   Preliminary hearings
C)   Initial appearance
D)   Court B

Question 3

Criminal offenses are broadly classified into two categories - major and minor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The trial courts of original jurisdiction in the federal system are called Federal District Courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Disorderly conduct is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Major crime
B)   Felony
C)   Petty crime
D)   Misdemeanor

Question 6

When someone is arrested, the law requires that the person be taken before a neutral judicial officer for this, where the person is informed of the charges and possible penalties:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hearing
B)   Initial appearance
C)   Trial
D)   Judgment

Question 7

Talk About:
-Law and economics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Law and economics...

Question 8

Federal judges generally remain federal judges until they die or retire. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Life tenure
B)   Geographical jurisdiction
C)   Hierarchical jurisdiction
D)   Original jurisdiction

Question 9

Talk About:
-Initial appearance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Initial appearance...

Question 10

In more than 75% of all misdemeanor cases, a defendant pleads guilty to the offense charged at the initial appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Critical and postmodern theories remain controversial and out of the mainstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prejudicial or reversible error and overturning the conviction on that basis occurs often.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Talk About:
-Indictment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Indictment...

Question 14

Sentence bargaining occurs when a defendant pleads guilty to the crime originally charged, but does so in exchange for a lesser sentence than would likely have been imposed if the defendant had been convicted at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Law is a language, not simply a collection of rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Critical race theory focuses on the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities with the legal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Legal formalism allows for there to be many answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Talk About:
-Information

Accepted Answer

The answer of Talk About:
-Information...

Question 19

All defendants are presumed to be legally responsible for their actions, unless they are proven not to be, at trial. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Presumption of sanity
B)   Presumption of innocence
C)   Evidence
D)   Trial

Question 20

Walsh and Hemmens believe that this type of attorney has five primary roles:

Accepted Answer

A)   Prosecuting attorney
B)   Attorney general
C)   Defense attorney
D)   Trial attorney

Exam 12: Core Concepts of US Court Systems

Talk About: -Feminist jurisprudence

These are held in open court before a judge. Both the prosecution and the defense may present evidence and arguments.

Criminal offenses are broadly classified into two categories - major and minor.

The trial courts of original jurisdiction in the federal system are called Federal District Courts.

Disorderly conduct is considered a:

When someone is arrested, the law requires that the person be taken before a neutral judicial officer for this, where the person is informed of the charges and possible penalties:

Talk About: -Law and economics

Federal judges generally remain federal judges until they die or retire. This is known as:

Talk About: -Initial appearance

In more than 75% of all misdemeanor cases, a defendant pleads guilty to the offense charged at the initial appearance.

Critical and postmodern theories remain controversial and out of the mainstream.

Prejudicial or reversible error and overturning the conviction on that basis occurs often.

Talk About: -Indictment

Sentence bargaining occurs when a defendant pleads guilty to the crime originally charged, but does so in exchange for a lesser sentence than would likely have been imposed if the defendant had been convicted at trial.

Law is a language, not simply a collection of rules.

Critical race theory focuses on the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities with the legal system.

Legal formalism allows for there to be many answers.

Talk About: -Information

All defendants are presumed to be legally responsible for their actions, unless they are proven not to be, at trial. This is known as:

Walsh and Hemmens believe that this type of attorney has five primary roles: