Question 1

Jurors are selected from the state or district where the crime occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A ________________ is a group of men and women selected from the community to determine the truth.

Accepted Answer

jury

Question 3

What occurs when the jury appears to have completely ignored the facts of the case and applied the law as they wish it to be written?

Accepted Answer

A)   jury nullification
B)   jury tampering
C)   jury ignorance of the law
D)   jury legislation
E)   jury supposition A

Question 4

All of the following are reasons for which a potential juror for a capital case may be excluded, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   the potential juror states that he objects to the death penalty on moral grounds, but that he could set such personal feelings aside to objectively apply the law.
B)   the potential juror was dismissed as part of the defense's peremptory challenge for no particular reason at all.
C)   the juror clearly has a bias against the defendant, based on the defendant's occupation as a prostitute.
D)   the potential juror states that she does not support the death penalty and would never be able to vote to pass such a sentence, even if she was certain that the law indicated that such a punishment was suitable.
E)   serving on a trial jury would cause an undue hardship for the potential juror.

Question 5

In medieval England, the winner in a ___________________ won the lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In medieval England, the winner in a...

Question 6

Beyond a reasonable doubt is:

Accepted Answer

A)   the burden of proof stating that it is more likely than not that the defendant committed the crime for which he/she is accused.
B)   the burden of the defendant to prove that the charges are untrue.
C)   the burden of proof used by a petit jury.
D)   the burden of proof used by a grand jury.
E)   the burden of proof allowing for a ruling against a defendant in a civil trial.

Question 7

MATCHING
-Discovery

Accepted Answer

A)   A formal request to change the trial's location.
B)   A formal investigation conducted before the trial by both parties.
C)   The document produced by a grand jury when it is convinced the prosecutor's evidence is sufficient to charge the accused with a crime.
D)   A body of members from the community, which decides whether enough evidence exists to indict an individual.
E)   Evidence that casts doubt on the defendant's guilt.F)  A grand jury's action to bring charges against an individual.G)  A trial jury.H)  Formal requests that a judge enter a particular order prior to the star of a trial.I)  To annulJ)  The standard of proof used to determine if a person should be charged with a crime.

Question 8

Jury instructions are a standard form used in every trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A decision by a jury to ignore the law or the judge's instructions when deliberating is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decision by a jury to ignore...

Question 10

Grand juries:

Accepted Answer

A)   investigate crimes.
B)   can subpoena witnesses.
C)   vote to issue indictments.
D)   determine guilt or innocence.
E)   A, B, and C.

Question 11

In the contemporary American judicial system, trial by jury is a guaranteed option for anyone accused of a crime that is punishable by over one year in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An attorney uses a challenge for cause to exclude a juror for any reason or no reason at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A jury that cannot reach a verdict is said to be ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A jury that cannot reach a verdict...

Question 14

Which of the following items is a prosecutor NOT required to provide to the defense during discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)   the defendant's oral statements
B)   the defendant's written or oral statements
C)   the defendant's prior record
D)   a copy of the prosecution's opening statement
E)   the names of any expert witnesses

Question 15

Bringing jurors from other locations into the court, to reduce the number of local jury members who may have heard information about the case before the trial, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   change of venue.
B)   change of jury options.
C)   change of location.
D)   change of venire.
E)   change of pants.

Question 16

Savvy attorneys will place people whose presence in the courtroom is prejudicial on the witness list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What principle was stated in the decision for the case Duncan v. Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

A)   States must provide trial by jury as an option for anyone accused of a capital crime.
B)   States have autonomy from the federal government. As such, they are not held to the Constitutional requirement that governments must provide jury trials.
C)   States, like the federal government, must provide trial by jury to ensure the proper delivery of justice.
D)   Although the states have this requirement, the federal government does not have to provide a trial by jury to an accused person.
E)   The federal government must try any case that could potentially punish the defendant with more than six months of imprisonment.

Question 18

The citizens in Athens, Greece had one of the first known juries in history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A change of venue is when a jury from another jurisdiction is brought in to decide the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In capital cases, attorneys can exclude jurors who are opposed to the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury

Jurors are selected from the state or district where the crime occurred.

A ________________ is a group of men and women selected from the community to determine the truth.

What occurs when the jury appears to have completely ignored the facts of the case and applied the law as they wish it to be written?

All of the following are reasons for which a potential juror for a capital case may be excluded, except:

In medieval England, the winner in a ___________________ won the lawsuit.

Beyond a reasonable doubt is:

MATCHING -Discovery

Jury instructions are a standard form used in every trial.

A decision by a jury to ignore the law or the judge's instructions when deliberating is called _______________.

Grand juries:

In the contemporary American judicial system, trial by jury is a guaranteed option for anyone accused of a crime that is punishable by over one year in prison.

An attorney uses a challenge for cause to exclude a juror for any reason or no reason at all.

A jury that cannot reach a verdict is said to be ___________________.

Which of the following items is a prosecutor NOT required to provide to the defense during discovery?

Bringing jurors from other locations into the court, to reduce the number of local jury members who may have heard information about the case before the trial, is called:

Savvy attorneys will place people whose presence in the courtroom is prejudicial on the witness list.

What principle was stated in the decision for the case Duncan v. Louisiana?

The citizens in Athens, Greece had one of the first known juries in history.

A change of venue is when a jury from another jurisdiction is brought in to decide the case.

In capital cases, attorneys can exclude jurors who are opposed to the death penalty.