Question 1

Prior to the 15th Century, jurors statutorily acted as both the triers and witnesses of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An individual who witnesses a criminal act may be ___________ if deemed necessary by the state or the defense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual who witnesses a criminal act...

Question 3

With some exception, the Federal Rules of Evidence only provide for the introduction of non-pardoned (or otherwise forgiven) felony convictions of adults within how many years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Five 
C)  Seven 
D)  Ten

Question 4

All individual witnesses must be prepared to issue an oath or affirmation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In American society, perjury statutes exist only at the state level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Non-specific methods of impeachment include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory and mental capacity 
B)  Bias/prejudice motivation 
C)  Truth and veracity challenges 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Match up the terminology to the definitions :
-Hypnotically refreshed memories

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal provision housed within the 6th Amendment allowing defendants to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness favorable to his/her case. 
B)  The offering of untruthful testimony by a person sworn to tell the truth and it is punishable when the untruth relates to material facts of the case. 
C)  The mental capacity of an individual to participate in a legal proceeding. 
D)  Means "speak the truth" 
E)  The notion that something is accurate, truthful, and in accord with facts and reality.
F) The legal process to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness.
G) A formal directive issued from a court commanding a person to appear under penalty if failure to do so.
H) Solemn promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
I) An investigative tool used to identify suspects and clarify details.
J) The legal concept that jurors are not obligated in any situation to accept facts that are contrary to physical facts, laws of nature, or common knowledge.

Question 8

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an ______________ right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Court has ruled that the Confrontation...

Question 9

Match up the terminology to the definitions :
-Compulsory process

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal provision housed within the 6th Amendment allowing defendants to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness favorable to his/her case. 
B)  The offering of untruthful testimony by a person sworn to tell the truth and it is punishable when the untruth relates to material facts of the case. 
C)  The mental capacity of an individual to participate in a legal proceeding. 
D)  Means "speak the truth" 
E)  The notion that something is accurate, truthful, and in accord with facts and reality.
F) The legal process to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness.
G) A formal directive issued from a court commanding a person to appear under penalty if failure to do so.
H) Solemn promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
I) An investigative tool used to identify suspects and clarify details.
J) The legal concept that jurors are not obligated in any situation to accept facts that are contrary to physical facts, laws of nature, or common knowledge.

Question 10

Discuss the three primary qualifications a witness must meet before testifying.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the three primary qualifications a witness...

Question 11

Individuals who are subpoenaed are legally ordered to comply under penalty of _______________ of court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals who are subpoenaed are legally ordered...

Question 12

A subpoena ad testificandum specifically directs the production of documents or materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The necessity for voir dire derives primarily from the presumption that children may fail to appreciate the consequences of their testimony and the importance of complete and total disclosure and veracity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match up the terminology to the definitions :
-Physical facts rule

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal provision housed within the 6th Amendment allowing defendants to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness favorable to his/her case. 
B)  The offering of untruthful testimony by a person sworn to tell the truth and it is punishable when the untruth relates to material facts of the case. 
C)  The mental capacity of an individual to participate in a legal proceeding. 
D)  Means "speak the truth" 
E)  The notion that something is accurate, truthful, and in accord with facts and reality.
F) The legal process to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness.
G) A formal directive issued from a court commanding a person to appear under penalty if failure to do so.
H) Solemn promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
I) An investigative tool used to identify suspects and clarify details.
J) The legal concept that jurors are not obligated in any situation to accept facts that are contrary to physical facts, laws of nature, or common knowledge.

Question 15

Prior to which century did jurors statutorily act as both the triers and the witness of fact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirteenth 
B)  Sixteenth 
C)  Eighteenth 
D)  Nineteenth

Question 16

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6th Amendment does not include an absolute right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match up the terminology to the definitions :
-Oath

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal provision housed within the 6th Amendment allowing defendants to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness favorable to his/her case. 
B)  The offering of untruthful testimony by a person sworn to tell the truth and it is punishable when the untruth relates to material facts of the case. 
C)  The mental capacity of an individual to participate in a legal proceeding. 
D)  Means "speak the truth" 
E)  The notion that something is accurate, truthful, and in accord with facts and reality.
F) The legal process to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness.
G) A formal directive issued from a court commanding a person to appear under penalty if failure to do so.
H) Solemn promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
I) An investigative tool used to identify suspects and clarify details.
J) The legal concept that jurors are not obligated in any situation to accept facts that are contrary to physical facts, laws of nature, or common knowledge.

Question 18

The determination of competency hinges on how many primary considerations? Such characteristics are common in such evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 19

Match up the terminology to the definitions :
-Perjury

Accepted Answer

A)  A legal provision housed within the 6th Amendment allowing defendants to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness favorable to his/her case. 
B)  The offering of untruthful testimony by a person sworn to tell the truth and it is punishable when the untruth relates to material facts of the case. 
C)  The mental capacity of an individual to participate in a legal proceeding. 
D)  Means "speak the truth" 
E)  The notion that something is accurate, truthful, and in accord with facts and reality.
F) The legal process to compel the presence and testimony of any material witness.
G) A formal directive issued from a court commanding a person to appear under penalty if failure to do so.
H) Solemn promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
I) An investigative tool used to identify suspects and clarify details.
J) The legal concept that jurors are not obligated in any situation to accept facts that are contrary to physical facts, laws of nature, or common knowledge.

Question 20

Competency is largely defined by ___________ law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Competency is largely defined by ___________ law....

Exam 8: Qualifications and Impeachment of Witnesses

Prior to the 15^th Century, jurors statutorily acted as both the triers and witnesses of fact.

An individual who witnesses a criminal act may be ___________ if deemed necessary by the state or the defense.

With some exception, the Federal Rules of Evidence only provide for the introduction of non-pardoned (or otherwise forgiven) felony convictions of adults within how many years?

All individual witnesses must be prepared to issue an oath or affirmation.

In American society, perjury statutes exist only at the state level.

Non-specific methods of impeachment include:

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Hypnotically refreshed memories

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an ______________ right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Compulsory process

Discuss the three primary qualifications a witness must meet before testifying.

Individuals who are subpoenaed are legally ordered to comply under penalty of _______________ of court.

A subpoena ad testificandum specifically directs the production of documents or materials.

The necessity for voir dire derives primarily from the presumption that children may fail to appreciate the consequences of their testimony and the importance of complete and total disclosure and veracity.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Physical facts rule

Prior to which century did jurors statutorily act as both the triers and the witness of fact?

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an absolute right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Oath

The determination of competency hinges on how many primary considerations? Such characteristics are common in such evaluations.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Perjury

Competency is largely defined by ___________ law.

Exam 8: Qualifications and Impeachment of Witnesses

Prior to the 15th Century, jurors statutorily acted as both the triers and witnesses of fact.

An individual who witnesses a criminal act may be ___________ if deemed necessary by the state or the defense.

With some exception, the Federal Rules of Evidence only provide for the introduction of non-pardoned (or otherwise forgiven) felony convictions of adults within how many years?

All individual witnesses must be prepared to issue an oath or affirmation.

In American society, perjury statutes exist only at the state level.

Non-specific methods of impeachment include:

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Hypnotically refreshed memories

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6th Amendment does not include an ______________ right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Compulsory process

Discuss the three primary qualifications a witness must meet before testifying.

Individuals who are subpoenaed are legally ordered to comply under penalty of _______________ of court.

A subpoena ad testificandum specifically directs the production of documents or materials.

The necessity for voir dire derives primarily from the presumption that children may fail to appreciate the consequences of their testimony and the importance of complete and total disclosure and veracity.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Physical facts rule

Prior to which century did jurors statutorily act as both the triers and the witness of fact?

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6th Amendment does not include an absolute right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Oath

The determination of competency hinges on how many primary considerations? Such characteristics are common in such evaluations.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Perjury

Competency is largely defined by ___________ law.

Prior to the 15^th Century, jurors statutorily acted as both the triers and witnesses of fact.

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an ______________ right to a face-to-face confrontation.

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an absolute right to a face-to-face confrontation.