Quiz #3

Question 1

What refers to the lawful authority of a court to hear or to act on a case from its beginning and to pass judgement on the law and the facts?

Answer 1

original jurisdiction

Question 2

The 3 levels of state court jurisdiction are:

Answer 2

limited, general and appellate

Question 3

Legislative courts are courts that are created by?

Answer 3

congress

Question 4

One situation where the US Supreme Court must rule is when an act of Congress has been found unconstitutional in a lower federal court

Answer 4

true

Question 5

What is NOT one of the four purposes of the first appearance?

Answer 5

to allow defendants the opportunity to have access to exhibits of evidence

Question 6

Which of the following terms describes the release of an accused person from custody upon his or her promise to appear in court as required?

Answer 6

first appearance

Question 7

What does ROR stand for?

Answer 7

Release on Recognizance

Question 8

Justin Bieber has been arrested on 3 counts of felonious celebrity obnoxiousness: 1 for urinating in restaurant mop buckets, 2. speeding in residential neighborhoods and 3. sporting crappy body art. Before his trial, he signs a document saying the courts can seize his houses and cars if he does not show up for his court dates. This describes what kind of alternative to bail

Answer 8

property bond

Question 9

The primary purpose of preliminary hearings is to:

Answer 9

give the defendant an opportunity to challenge the legal basis for their detention

Question 10

A hearing before a court having jurisdiction in a criminal case I which the identity of the defendant is established, the defendant is informed of the charges and of his or her rights and where the defendant may enter a plea is known as an arraignment

Answer 10

true

Question 11

What would most likely be resolved in a community court?

Answer 11

Charlie Sheen selling alcohol and drugs to minors

Question 12

Nolo Contendere means “No plea at this time”

Answer 12

false

Question 13

The money or property pledged to the court or actually deposited with the court to effect the release of a person from legal custody is known as:

Answer 13

Bail

Question 14

The territory, subject matter or people over which a court or other justice agency may exercise lawful authority, as determined by statue or constitution is known as:

Answer 14

jurisdiction

Question 15

The person in the courtroom responsible for sentencing offenders is the?

Answer 15

judge

Question 16

The person in court who argues in favor of a conviction is the?

Answer 16

prosecutor

Question 17

The person in court who tests the strength of prosecution’s case is the?

Answer 17

defense attorney

Question 18

The court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, to secure witnesses, and to maintain physical custody of the jury is the?

Answer 18

baliff

Question 19

A written order issued by a judicial officer or grand jury requiring an individual to appear in court and to give testimony or to bring material to be used as evidence is known as a?

Answer 19

subpoena

Question 20

There were 3 types of defense counsel discussed in class: private attorneys, court appointed counsel and public defenders

Answer 20

true

Question 21

The process by which prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds and potential biases before being chosen to sit on a jury is known as:

Answer 21

voir dire

Question 22

Evidence that proves a fact without requiring the judge or jury to draw inferences is known as:

Answer 22

direct evidence

Question 23

While out shopping, The Kardashians saw a car hit a pedestrian. Kim Kardashian was the only one who saw the drivers face. During trial Kim is asked to recall the events and describe the person driving the car. What non-professional courtroom role does Kim play in the trial?

Answer 23

lay witness

Question 24

Evidence that is indirect and requires a judge or a jury to make inferences and to draw conclusions is known as:

Answer 24

circumstantial evidence

Question 25

The oral evidence offered by a sworn witness stand during a criminal trial is known as:

Answer 25

testimony

Question 26

The 2 sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate that pits the prosecution against the defense in theory, justice is done when the more effective adversary is able to convince the judge or jury that his or her perspective on the case is the correct one is known as?

Answer 26

adversarial system

Question 27

Who is responsible for summoning members of the public for jury duty and subpoenaing witnesses for the prosecution and the defense?

Answer 27

The clerk of the court

Question 28

The federal speedy trial act allows for the dismissal of charges when the prosecution does not seek indictment within 30 days of arrest, or when a trial does not begin within how many working days after indictment

Answer 28

the clerk of the court

Question 29

The most widely used system of indigent defense involves:

Answer 29

public defender programs

Question 30

High level appellate courts are also referred to as:

Answer 30

courts of last resort

Question 31

A formal written accusation submitted to the court by a grand jury, alleging that a specified person has committed a specified offense, usually a felony, is known as an:

Answer 31

indictment

Question 32

What is NOT part of the structure by states that follow the federal court model?

Answer 32

special purpose courts

Question 33

What is NOT one of the things the defendant does?

Answer 33

determine what evidence will be permitted in court

Question 34

Prosecutors steer witness testimony “For the People”

Answer 34

true

Question 35

Participants in a criminal trial can be divided into 3 categories: non-professionals and semi- professionals

Answer 35

false

Question 36

There were 3 types of guilt discussed in: factual guilt, legal guilt and total guilt

Answer 36

false

Question 37

Direct evidence may consist of information found in photographs or videotapes

Answer 37

true

Question 38

Weapons, tire tracks, ransom notes and fingerprints are examples of real evidence.

Answer 38

true

Question 39

3 advantages of a professional jury are dependability, knowledge and equity

Answer 39

true

Question 40

What is not an alternative to bail?

Answer 40

nolo contendere