Chapt. 7-8

Question 1

What does the concept of double jeopardy guarantee

Answer 1

Once exonerated a defendant cannot be tried a second time for the same offense in that particular jurisdiction

Question 2

Who takes on the role of the negotiator during the pretrial

Answer 2

The judge

Question 3

The supreme court consists of one chief justice along with how many associate justices

Answer 3

8

Question 4

What is voir dire

Answer 4

The preliminary questions that a trial attorney ask prospective jurors whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or witness

Question 5

What is juror questionnaire

Answer 5

Used to determine your legal eligibility to serve as a juror for our court

Question 6

What is juror proclamation

Answer 6

A declaration or resolution honoring jurors often issues by a government official or court

Question 7

What is a venire

Answer 7

An order issued by a judge or sheriff to summon prospective jurors

Question 8

Who determines the level of charge to be brought against a suspect

Answer 8

A prosecutor

Question 9

How many U.S. court of appeals does the federal court system have

Answer 9

13

Question 10

What is a challenge for cause

Answer 10

A legal challenge in which the attorney states the reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury

Question 11

What amendment contains the confrontation clause of the right to cross examine witnesses

Answer 11

Sixth

Question 12

What is an appeal

Answer 12

The process of seeking a higher courts review of a lower courts decision for the purpose of correcting or changing the lower courts judgement or decision

Question 13

What is disposition

Answer 13

The courts final decision in a criminal case

Question 14

What is deliberation

Answer 14

The process where a jury considers the evidence and arguments presented during a trial before the verdict

Question 15

What are the statutes of limitations

Answer 15

Legislative time limits that require prosecutors to charge a defendant with a crime within a certain amount on time after the illegal act place

Question 16

What is the bureaucratic function of the court concerned with

Answer 16

Speed and efficiency

Question 17

What supreme court case held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race

Answer 17

Batson v. Kentucky

Question 18

What is a bench trial

Answer 18

A trial conducted without a jury

Question 19

What is a docket

Answer 19

The list of cases entered on a courts calendar to be subsequently heard in that particular court

Question 20

In a courtroom work group who is in charge of maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during trial

Answer 20

Clerk of court

Question 21

What is the job of a bailiff

Answer 21

Maintaining the security and order in the judges chambers and court room

Question 22

What is the information charge

Answer 22

A formal charge against the accused issued by the prosecutor after the preliminary hearing has found probable cause

Question 23

What is an indictment

Answer 23

A formal accusation that someone has committed a crime

Question 24

What is a concurring opinion

Answer 24

A separate opinion prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court but who want to express their own particular reasoning

Question 25

What is the initial appearance

Answer 25

The first step towards determining the suspects guilt or innocence after an arrest has been made

Question 26

What is the most important factor in deciding whether to prosecute

Answer 26

Whether sufficient evidence exists to gain a conviction

Question 27

What is the rebuttal stage of the trial

Answer 27

After the defense closes its case the prosecution is permitted to bring new evidence forward that was not used during its initial presentation to the jury

Question 28

Who in the courtroom work group is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial

Answer 28

Court reporter

Question 29

What is attorney-client privilege

Answer 29

A legal principle that protects confidential communications between a lawyer and their client

Question 30

When are closing arguments made

Answer 30

After the cases for the plaintiff and the defendant have been presented

Question 31

What is direct evidence

Answer 31

Evidence witnessed by the person giving the testimony

Question 32

What is hearsay

Answer 32

An out of court statement made by someone other than the witness reporting it

Question 33

What is real evidence

Answer 33

Physical or material evidence

Question 34

What is circumstantial evidence

Answer 34

indirect evidence that does not on its face prove a fact in issue but gives rise to a logical inference that the fact exists

Question 35

What supreme court case held that a defendants decision not to testify during the trial cannot be held against him or her

Answer 35

Adamson v. California

Question 36

What is jurisdiction

Answer 36

The courts authority to hear a particular case

Question 37

What do appellate courts do

Answer 37

determine questions of law

Question 38

What amendment is excessive bail prohibited under

Answer 38

Eighth

Question 39

What amendment prohibits against double jeopardy

Answer 39

The fifth amendment

Question 40

What is direct examination

Answer 40

Examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify

Question 41

What is the arraignment

Answer 41

When the defendant is read their charges in the indictment and is asked to enter a plea

Question 42

What is discovery

Answer 42

The formal investigation prior to the trial in which the defense uses various methods to obtain information from the prosecution to prepare for trial

Question 43

Who holds a great deal of discretion as to whether an individual who has been arrested by the police will be charged in the pretrial

Answer 43

Prosecutor

Question 44

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial referred to as

Answer 44

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 45

What case did the supreme court held that any person brought to court who is too poor to hire a lawyer cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him

Answer 45

Gideon v. Wainwright

Question 46

What is the attorney general

Answer 46

The chief law officer of any state

Question 47

What is the formal decision rendered by the jury

Answer 47

Verdict