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1A court of [blank_start]original[blank_end] jurisdiction has the authority to hear a case when it is first brought to court
- Aoriginal
- Bgeneral
- Cappellate
2trial courts [blank_start]limited[blank_end] jurisdiction are sometimes referred to generally as "inferior trial courts" or simply as "lower courts"
- Alimited
- Bspecial
- Cpersonal
3the prosecutor is the most powerful actor in the administration of justice
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
4about what precent of all convictions in felony cases are the result of guilty pleas?
- A15%
- B65%
- C95%
5the [blank_start]rules of discovery[blank_end] mandate(s) that a prosecutor provide defense counsel with any exculpatory evidence in the prosecutor's process
- Arules of discovery
- Bwrit of habeas corpus
- Cplea bargaining process
6the role of the defense lawyer is to provide the best possible legal counsel and advocacy within the legal and ethical limits of the profession
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
7which of the following is usually a monetary deposited with the court that is supposed to ensure the suspect will appear later stage in the criminal justice process?
- Abail
- Bplea bargaining
- Cpay it forward
8which of the following is simply a release secured by suspects written promise to appear in court?
- Aconditional release
- Brelease on own recognizance
- Cbail
9from biblical times through the 18th century, [blank_start]retribution[blank_end] was the dominant justification for punishment
- Aretribution
- Bincapacitation
- Cdeterrence
- Drehab
10restoration is an effort to do something for the victims and their survivors to return them as much as possible to their previous state and to make them whole again
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
11generally, a pre sentence investigation report (PSI) is prepared by a [blank_start]probation officer[blank_end]
- Aprobation officer
- Bdefendant
- Cprosecutor
12truth in sentencing laws require offenders to serve a substantial portion of their prison sentence usually [blank_start]85%[blank_end] of it
- A85%
- B65%
- C50%
13Nearly [blank_start]80%[blank_end] of state trial court decisions are affirmed on appeal
- A80%
- B60%
- C40%
14reductions in sentences for death row inmates which are granted by a state's governor are called?
- Aappellate reviews
- Bhabeas corpus
- Ccommunications
15capital punishment is the ultimate means of incapacitation
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
16judges almost always impose the sentence agreed upon during plea negotiations because if they don't, plea bargaining would not work
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
17death penalty support among the American public remains relatively strong
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
18what was the closes European forerunner of modern us prisons?
- Aworkhouse
- Btransportation
- Cbanishment
19Men's prisons are often distinguished from one another by?
- Asize
- Bsecurity level
- Cera built
20lockup is a very short term holding facility
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
21[blank_start]jail[blank_end] is a facility that holds convicted offenders for short periods of up to one year
- Ajail
- Bclassification facility
- Cminimum security prison
22long-term incarceration is modern version of banishment
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
23majority of federal inmates in 2010 were serving time for drug offenses
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
24an inmates custody level indicates the degree of precaution that needs to be taken when working with that inmate
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
25the US has a [blank_start]dual[blank_end] court system
- Adual
- Bsingle
- Ctriple
26Authority of a court to hear or act on a case from the beginning
- Aoriginal jurisdiction
- Bappellate jurisdiction
- Csecondary juridiction
27lawful authority of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court?
- Aoriginal jurisdiction
- Bappellate jurisdiction
- Csecondary jurisdiction
28state trial courts maintain records on [blank_start]charges, pleas, findings, and sentences[blank_end]
- Acharges, pleas, findings, and sentences
- Bcharges, bail, verdict
- Cpleas and reward
- Dcharges, bail, reward, sentences
29[blank_start]appellant[blank_end] is the side initiating the appeal
- Aappellant
- Bappellee
- Capeller
30[blank_start]apple[blank_end] is the side opposed to the appeal
- Aappelle
- Bappellant
- Cappeller
31the federal judiciary act of 1789 set up a 4 tier model for the court system
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
32which section of article III said that there is one supreme court and such inferior courts as the congress from time to time ordain and establish ?
- Asection 1
- Bsection 2
- Csection 3
33what section of article III said that federal courts are to have jurisdiction over case arising under the constitution, federal law, and treaties. Federal courts are to settle dispute between states and to have jurisdiction in cases where one of the parties is a state?
- Asection 1
- Bsection 2
- Csection 3
34in a plea, nolo contendere - no contest - is treated the same as not guilty?
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
35supreme court ruled that new evidence to show innocence is not sufficient enough reason to order a state court grant a new trial?
- Amiranda vs. arizona
- Bherrera vs. collins
- Cgideon vs. wainwright
36writ of certiorari is when the supreme court orders a lower court to send up the court record
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
37the supreme court case that allows the right to counsel for the indigent at trial?
- Agideon vs. wainwright
- Bmiranda vs. arizona
- Cherrera vs. collins
38the 8th amendment protects against?
- Acruel and unusual punishment
- Bsearches and seizure
- Cright to counsel
- Dpublic and speedy trial
39the 5 types of punishments used in the US are?
- Afines
- Bprobation
- Cintermediate punishment
- Dimprisonment
- Edeath
- Fwater boarding
- Gexile
40if an offender stays out of trouble, makes restitution, or seeks medical treatment, then a judge can combine punishments or suspend a punishment
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
41[blank_start]aggravating circumstances[blank_end] are elements that hurt the defense. [blank_start]Mitigating circumstances[blank_end] are elements that help the defense.
- Aaggravating circumstances
- Bmitigating circumstances
- CMitigating circumstances
- Daggravating circumstances
42[blank_start]indeterminate sentence[blank_end] has a fixed minimum and maximum term of incarceration, rather than a set period. [blank_start]Determinate sentence[blank_end] has a fixed period of incarceration, which eliminates the decision-making responsibility of parole boards.
- Aindeterminate sentence
- Bdeterminate sentence
- Cdeterminate sentence
- Dindeterminate sentence
Informationen
- Beschreibung
- Chapters 8-10
- Autor
- Noah Spencer
- Sprache
- English
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