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- 1. Multiple Choice
Courts that have the authority to review a decision made by a lower court are said to have ________.
appellate jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
limited jurisdiction
special jurisdiction
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following refers to the lawful authority of a court to hear or to act on a case from its beginning and to pass judgment on the law and the facts?
appellate jurisdiction
overlapping jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
limited jurisdiction
- 3. Multiple Choice
Bob's wallet was stolen while eating lunch at the university cafeteria. When the man who stole his wallet was caught, Bob opted to resolve the case informally at a ________ staffed by volunteer mediators.
community court
criminal justice center
dispute-resolution center
deferral court
- 4. Multiple Choice
At which stage of the hearing are defendants brought before a judge to possibly be afforded the opportunity for bail?
preliminary hearing
pretrial release
grand jury hearing
first appearance
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the dependent's first appearance before a judge?
The defendant is afforded the opportunity for bail.
The defendant is advised of his or her rights.
The defendant is given formal notice of the charges.
The defendant is given the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.
- 6. Multiple Choice
One purpose of ________ is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial.
bail
adjudication
plea
arraignment
- 7. Multiple Choice
A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid to the court if he or she does not appear is known as a(n) ________.
bail bond
unsecured bond
property bond
signature bond
- 8. Multiple Choice
Bob consigned all of his stock holdings to the court as collateral against pretrial flight. What type of bail did he post?
unsecured bond
signature bond
deposit bail
property bond
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which type of bail is similar to a credit contract?
deposit bail
unsecured bonds
third-party custody
conditional release
- 10. Multiple Choice
Approximately ________ of all state-level felony defendants are released before trial.
83%
57%
91%
10%
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT decided during the preliminary hearing?
whether the crime was committed
whether the crime occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of the court
whether the defendant will be allowed to enter a plea
whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant committed the crime
- 12. Multiple Choice
A formal written accusation submitted to a court by a prosecutor, alleging that a specified person has committed a specified offense, is known as a(n) ________.
arraignment
plea
bail
information
- 13. Multiple Choice
The two types of courts that function in the American criminal justice system are the state courts and the federal courts.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Plea bargaining is a process of negotiation that usually involves the defendant, the prosecutor, and the defense counsel and is founded on the mutual interests of all involved.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
A court's ________ is the territory, subject matter, or people over which that court may exercise authority.
house
jurisdiction
holding cell
beat
- 16. Multiple Choice
The practice of ________ involves holding defendants who are considered flight risks in jail until trial.
pretrial detention
sentencing
court holding's cell
community service
- 17. Multiple Choice
This court system addresses violations of federal law or disputes involving the United States.
Federal court system
Supreme Court
State court system
Specialized court
- 18. Multiple Choice
This court system deals with violations of state or local laws.
Federal court system
Supreme Court
State court system
Specialized court
- 19. Multiple Choice
In the United States our trial system can be describe as a _________________ system, because two opposing sides attempt to win the case by presenting the best argument.
Adversarial
Inquisitorial
Predatory
Conflict
- 20. Multiple Choice
A group of citizens who give a verdict based on the evidence presented in court.
Jury
Attorneys
Reporters
justice coalition
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a reason why a criminal case may never actually go to trial?
A plea bargain was agreed to by the prosecutor and the defendant
The judge believes that the defendant is a good person and dismisses the case
The defendant is unable to find a lawyer and must admit guilt
lack of funding resources
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe power of the court to rule acts of Congress and the President unconstitutional.Final AppealCourt PerogativeJudicial ReviewJudicial Independence
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently located in this city.Chicago, IllinoisNew York, New YorkWashington D.C.Los Angeles, California
- 24. Multiple Choice
The nation’s highest court is the
U.S. District Court.
U.S. Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court.
Circuit Court
- 25. Multiple ChoiceRequired police to inform suspects of their rights during the arrest processMiranda v. Arizona (1966)Loving v. Virginia (1967)Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)Engel v. Vitale (1962)
- 26. Multiple Choice
How are people chosen to become potential jurors?
They apply for jury duty at the local court house
They are people who have graduated from jury school
They are randomly selected from local citizens
All of the above
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