Ch 9 Quiz Flashcards
(12 cards)
Which of the following is true about the dual court system in the United States?
The dual court system no longer exists as a fully functioning and practical legal entity.
Legal challenges alleging violations of federal law may be heard in state courts.
The power of the federal government has been increasing and states’ rights have gradually weakened.
The large majority of criminal cases originate within the federal courts.
The power of the federal government has been increasing and states’ rights have gradually weakened.
Which of the following cases would be heard by a court with appellate jurisdiction?
Jaco is found guilty of shoplifting but asks the court for leniency at sentencing.
Chloe is arrested and tried for murder.
Rex is found guilty of sexual assault and asks a higher court to review his conviction.
Andika pleads guilty to burglary in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Rex is found guilty of sexual assault and asks a higher court to review his conviction.
Dario is employed in the state court system. He is responsible for ensuring that the court system operates smoothly and efficiently. What is his role?
Dario is an associate justice.
Dario is a state court administrator.
Dario is a judge.
Dario is a mediator.
state court admin.
You have appealed a case to a trial court of general jurisdiction. Instead of reviewing the record of your earlier trial, the court offers you the chance for a new trial instead. This is an example of ______.
dispute resolution
a trial de novo
judicial review
a jury trial
a trial de novo
Shoshana received a traffic ticket and wants to contest the ticket rather than pay it. To do this, she has to appear in traffic court. Traffic court is an example of a ______.
court of general jurisdiction
court of last resort
court of limited jurisdiction
court of appellate jurisdiction
limited jurisdiction
Kyle was convicted of rape in a federal court. His attorney files an appeal on the grounds that Kyle was tried as an adult despite being only 15 at the time of the crime. This is an example of a ______ appeal.
trial de novo
frivolous
ritualistic
nonconsensual
nonconsensual
Which statement is true regarding circuit court judges, who are members of the U.S. courts of appeals?
In most cases, a criminal appeal from a federal district court will be heard by all the judges of a circuit.
Circuit court judges frequently agree to hear appeals from any district court, not just those located within their own judicial circuit.
Circuit court judges are required to have served as a federal district court judge prior to appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Circuit court judges are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Circuit court judges are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Martin is charged with manslaughter and cannot afford to hire an attorney. He is being defended by Alison, a criminal attorney whose has an agreement with the court to provide indigent defense. What form of indigent defense is being used in this scenario?
A contract system
A government public defender system
An assigned counsel system
A self-representation system
contract system
Which member of the courtroom work group is responsible for maintaining custody of physical evidence during a trial?
The attorney who introduces the evidence
The court reporter
The clerk of court
The judge
Excellent!
clerk of court
Bruno has been convicted of sexual assault. However, after the case is over, his attorney discovers that the prosecutor had obtained evidence that would have proven Bruno’s innocence but had withheld it because he wanted a conviction in this high-profile case. This type of evidence is known as ______ evidence.
discretionary
exculpatory
lay
expert
exculpatory
Kristian is a management consultant. He is required by a state court to listen to the facts and evidence presented during a trial and determine whether Valerie, who has been accused of murder, is guilty of the charges brought against her. Kristian is a ______.
victim
defendant
lay witness
juror
juror
What does a change of venue involve?
Issuing a written order preventing pretrial publication of information about a criminal case
Postponing a trial until the events of the crime are less immediate
Issuing a written order requiring specific individuals to appear in court and give testimony
Holding the trial in a different jurisdiction
holding trial in a diff. jurisdiction
