Question 1

There are 13 Circuit Courts of Appeals in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All states are required to have 12 trial jurors for all crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The process by which lawyers and the judge examine a prospective juror to determine his or her acceptability is known as peremptory challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Municipal courts, justice of the peace courts, and magistrate's courts are examples of what level of courts of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  courts of limited or special jurisdiction 
B)  courts of general jurisdiction 
C)  courts of appellate jurisdiction 
D)  none of these

Question 5

The process by which lawyers and the judge examine a prospective juror to determine his or her acceptability is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  challenges for cause. 
B)  voir dire. 
C)  peremptory challenges. 
D)  pretrial challenges.

Question 6

Discuss what psychological research reveals about the relationship between jury decision making, courtroom testimony, and eyewitness testimony and identification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss what psychological research reveals about the...

Question 7

There are several levels of federal courts. Discuss federal magistrates, the United States District Courts, the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are several levels of federal courts....

Question 8

The theory of __________ holds that fear of punishment will cause potential offenders to refrain from committing crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  incapacitation 
B)  retribution 
C)  deterrence 
D)  just deserts

Question 9

The philosophy of an "eye for an eye" is an example of what philosophy of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  incapacitation 
B)  retribution 
C)  deterrence 
D)  rehabilitation

Question 10

_____ is a sentencing option where a defendant is sentenced to complete a period of community supervision with special limitations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Incarceration 
B)  Probation 
C)  Fine 
D)  Restitution

Exam 17: The Nature and Functioning of Courts

There are 13 Circuit Courts of Appeals in the United States.

All states are required to have 12 trial jurors for all crimes.

The process by which lawyers and the judge examine a prospective juror to determine his or her acceptability is known as peremptory challenge.

Municipal courts, justice of the peace courts, and magistrate's courts are examples of what level of courts of law?

The process by which lawyers and the judge examine a prospective juror to determine his or her acceptability is known as

Discuss what psychological research reveals about the relationship between jury decision making, courtroom testimony, and eyewitness testimony and identification.

There are several levels of federal courts. Discuss federal magistrates, the United States District Courts, the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

The theory of __________ holds that fear of punishment will cause potential offenders to refrain from committing crimes.

The philosophy of an "eye for an eye" is an example of what philosophy of punishment?

_____ is a sentencing option where a defendant is sentenced to complete a period of community supervision with special limitations.