Question 1

A(n) ________ is an order issued by a judicial officer or, pursuant to the authorization of a judicial officer, by the clerk of a court, requiring a person against whom a criminal charge has been filed to appear in a designated court at a specified date and time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an order issued by...

Question 2

Because of the danger of conviction in a trial by jury, an accused would frequently revert to:

Accepted Answer

A)  trial by judge. 
B)  trial by justice. 
C)  trial by ordeal. 
D)  trial by combat.

Question 3

The First 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What constitutes justice?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What constitutes justice?...

Question 5

The Court rules regulate the ________ of the courts in the areas not regulated by other rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  opinion 
B)  fact finding process 
C)  judgment process 
D)  guilt-determining process

Question 6

A(n) ________ is an order in response to a habeas corpus petition directing the respondent (warden) to file a return.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an order in response...

Question 7

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was directed to the states to prevent them from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe characteristics of the American court system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe characteristics of the American court system....

Question 9

A(n) ________ is the preliminary examination of a potential juror to determine qualifications to serve as a juror; preliminary examination of a witness to determine his or her competency to speak the truth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is the preliminary examination of...

Question 10

Judicial opinions do not construe the constitutionality of state statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Much of the basic criminal law of this country originated from the common law of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rome. 
B)  England. 
C)  France. 
D)  Germany.

Question 12

________ or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed, although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ or defects affecting substantial rights may...

Question 13

The reason why a jury of twelve evolved is lost in the annals of history, but it is believed to have been based on the 12 nations of the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Understanding our concept of justice requires a thoughtful comprehension of ________ which gives direction to our justice system.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical background 
B)  social values 
C)  moral standards 
D)  political realities 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Judicial opinions construe the constitutionality, meaning, and effect of constitutional and statutory provisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Guilt or innocence historically has always been decided by a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Court rules consist of the various standard procedures used by the courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What portions of the Bill of Rights are of particular significance to the administration of justice?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What portions of the Bill of Rights...

Question 19

In states that have both district attorneys and county attorneys, the county attorneys are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  assisting the district attorney. 
B)  conducting grand jury hearings. 
C)  conducting preliminary hearings. 
D)  prosecuting misdemeanors.

Question 20

The Declaration of Independence became the basis of the guarantees later to be embodied in our Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Introduction to the Justice System

A(n) ________ is an order issued by a judicial officer or, pursuant to the authorization of a judicial officer, by the clerk of a court, requiring a person against whom a criminal charge has been filed to appear in a designated court at a specified date and time.

Because of the danger of conviction in a trial by jury, an accused would frequently revert to:

The First 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

What constitutes justice?

The Court rules regulate the ________ of the courts in the areas not regulated by other rules.

A(n) ________ is an order in response to a habeas corpus petition directing the respondent (warden) to file a return.

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was directed to the states to prevent them from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Describe characteristics of the American court system.

A(n) ________ is the preliminary examination of a potential juror to determine qualifications to serve as a juror; preliminary examination of a witness to determine his or her competency to speak the truth.

Judicial opinions do not construe the constitutionality of state statutes.

Much of the basic criminal law of this country originated from the common law of:

________ or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed, although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

The reason why a jury of twelve evolved is lost in the annals of history, but it is believed to have been based on the 12 nations of the Middle Ages.

Understanding our concept of justice requires a thoughtful comprehension of ________ which gives direction to our justice system.

Judicial opinions construe the constitutionality, meaning, and effect of constitutional and statutory provisions.

Guilt or innocence historically has always been decided by a jury trial.

Court rules consist of the various standard procedures used by the courts.

What portions of the Bill of Rights are of particular significance to the administration of justice?

In states that have both district attorneys and county attorneys, the county attorneys are responsible for:

The Declaration of Independence became the basis of the guarantees later to be embodied in our Constitution.