Chapter 1 pt.5

Question 1

Once a trial date is set..

Answer 1

Jury selection begins

Question 2

The process of questioning the jurors is referred to as

Answer 2

Voir Dire

Question 3

Prospective jurors are examined by the judge to determine whether there is any bias, prejudice or interest that would prevent the potential juror from being ________.

Answer 3

impartial

Question 4

Jurors can be challenged for cause

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Can a prospective juror who is related to or in some way connected to a party in the case be challenged for cause?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

A challenge for which no reason needs to be given.

Answer 6

Peremptory challenge

Question 7

Peremptory challenges are usually limited

Answer 7

True

Question 8

There is no constitutional requirement that the jury verdict be unanimous, even in criminal cases.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Does a six person jury have to be unanimous?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Opening statements: first by the ______ and then by the _______.

Answer 10

prosecution

defense

Question 11

The ______ may choose to reserve its opening statement until after the ________ has presented its evidence.

Answer 11

defense

prosecution

Question 12

The defense may choose to reserve its opening statement until after the prosecution has present its evidence. This is referred to as

Answer 12

case-in-chief

Question 13

The side that calls the witness to testify conducts what is called

Answer 13

Direct examination

Question 14

The other side conducts what is referred to as

Answer 14

Cross Examination

Question 15

What allows the original calling party to revisit the witness and rehabilitate his or her testimony if necessary.

Answer 15

Re-direct

Question 16

If an attorney believes a witness is asked an improper question or the witness answers inappropriately, the attorney may make an _______.

Answer 16

objection

Question 17

Common ______ raise challenges to relevancy, whether a question has been asked and answered, the use of leading questions whether a question is beyond the scope of the witness’s knowledge, and hearsay statements.

Answer 17

Objections

Question 18

Once an objection is raised, the judge will hear arguments from both attorneys and thereafter make a decision.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If an objection is sustained, the judge has agreed with the side that objected, and the evidence or testimony ________.

Answer 19

May not be admitted

Question 20

If an objection is _________, the judge has agreed with the Non-objecting side, and the evidence or testimony may be admitted.

Answer 20

Overruled

Question 21

Each side has the opportunity to summarize its case during

Answer 21

Closing arguments

Question 22

During closing arguments the _________ gets to go last, because it has the burden of proof.

Answer 22

Prosecution

Question 23

Instructions given to the jury include instructions on elements of the crime charged, the presumption of innocence, and the burden of proof

Answer 23

Jury instructions

Question 24

The burden of proof in criminal trials is

Answer 24

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 25

Once the jury has received its instructions, it retires to the jury room to _______.

Answer 25

Deliberate

Question 26

The trial remains in deliberations until a _________ is reached.

Answer 26

Verdict

Question 27

In most jurisdictions, criminal verdicts must be

Answer 27

Unanimous

Question 28

Failure to achieve a unanimous jury means that the case is declared a

Answer 28

Mistrial

Question 29

Presenten e investigation and sentencing recommendations are to be conducted by __________.

Answer 29

Officers in a probation department

Question 30

“You have the body”

Answer 30

Habeas Corpus

Question 31

The ________ is considered an indirect appeal because it does not directly challenge the defendants conviction, but instead challenges the authority of the state to incarcerate the defendant.

Answer 31

Writ of habeas corpus