Question 1

How have California policy makers tried to reduce overcrowding in state prisons?

Accepted Answer

Through a new policy referred to as "rea

Question 2

If a person wants to become a judge,a qualified individual may run for a judicial election instead of first being appointed by the governor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In which type of case is a death sentence possible in California?

Accepted Answer

A) infraction 
B) misdemeanor 
C) felony 
D) civil 
A) infraction 
B) misdemeanor 
C) felony 
D) civil

Question 4

Name a direct consequence of budget cuts in the court system.

Accepted Answer

Varies.Possibilities include court closu

Question 5

Judges are immune from political and campaign pressures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Civil suits ______.

Accepted Answer

A) are brought against citizens accused of committing crimes against humanity 
B) involve disputes between individuals or organizations seeking money for damages that are usually incurred through injuries,breaches of contract,or defective products 
C) are only brought against illegal immigrants 
D) involve felonies,misdemeanors,and minor infractions,or crimes committed by persons being brought to trial 
A) are brought against citizens accused of committing crimes against humanity 
B) involve disputes between individuals or organizations seeking money for damages that are usually incurred through injuries,breaches of contract,or defective products 
C) are only brought against illegal immigrants 
D) involve felonies,misdemeanors,and minor infractions,or crimes committed by persons being brought to trial

Question 7

Why are California's prisons overcrowded and "bursting at the seams?"

Accepted Answer

Minimum sentencing laws and money are th

Question 8

About how much money does California spend on state prisons (from all sources)?

Accepted Answer

A) $300 million 
B) $1 billion 
C) $3 billion 
D) $13 billion 
A) $300 million 
B) $1 billion 
C) $3 billion 
D) $13 billion

Question 9

If superior court justices are first appointed by the governor,they must become nonpartisan candidates for office when their terms expire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Three-strikes sentencing in California is now applied to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) any and all types of crime 
B) drug crimes only 
C) violent and serious offenses only 
D) undocumented immigrants only 
A) any and all types of crime 
B) drug crimes only 
C) violent and serious offenses only 
D) undocumented immigrants only

Question 11

Describe the state's prison population reduction policy that was established by AB 109,the "Public Safety Realignment" law.

Accepted Answer

Nonviolent,nonserious,and nonsexual stat

Question 12

What is true of judicial elections in California?

Accepted Answer

A) Many are highly controversial,because justices often act in highly partisan ways. 
B) Most are low-key affairs;few judges run against opponents,and they are rarely rejected by the voters. 
C) They are extremely expensive,routinely costing candidates millions of dollars. 
D) They are only held for candidates who are not lawyers (i.e. ,have not passed the bar),but those candidates are highly qualified citizens who want to become judges nevertheless. 
A) Many are highly controversial,because justices often act in highly partisan ways. 
B) Most are low-key affairs;few judges run against opponents,and they are rarely rejected by the voters. 
C) They are extremely expensive,routinely costing candidates millions of dollars. 
D) They are only held for candidates who are not lawyers (i.e. ,have not passed the bar),but those candidates are highly qualified citizens who want to become judges nevertheless.

Question 13

Although roughly 8,000 cases are appealed to it,the state supreme court only tends to issue approximately ______ written opinions during an annual term.

Accepted Answer

A) 75 
B) 250 
C) 1,000 
D) 5,000 
A) 75 
B) 250 
C) 1,000 
D) 5,000

Question 14

Whose job is it to "provide fair and equal access to justice for all Californians?"

Accepted Answer

A) the governor's 
B) the court system's 
C) the attorney general's 
D) the local sheriff's 
A) the governor's 
B) the court system's 
C) the attorney general's 
D) the local sheriff's

Question 15

Approximately how much does it cost to imprison one inmate per year in California?

Accepted Answer

A) $6,000 
B) $13,812,the cost of a Cal-Grant for a U.C.student 
C) $25,000 
D) $76,000 
A) $6,000 
B) $13,812,the cost of a Cal-Grant for a U.C.student 
C) $25,000 
D) $76,000

Question 16

The state constitution guarantees citizens the right to a jury trial,but not a civil trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

State courts cannot rule on the constitutionality of initiatives that have been approved by voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a retention election,voters get to decide whether to keep a judge in office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The state of California must provide adequate medical care to all inmates,because failure to do so is a violation of the U.S.Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the likely outcomes of cuts to the court system's budget?

Accepted Answer

Courthouse and courtroom closures,employ

How have California policy makers tried to reduce overcrowding in state prisons?

If a person wants to become a judge,a qualified individual may run for a judicial election instead of first being appointed by the governor.

In which type of case is a death sentence possible in California?

Name a direct consequence of budget cuts in the court system.

Judges are immune from political and campaign pressures.

Civil suits ______.

Why are California's prisons overcrowded and "bursting at the seams?"

About how much money does California spend on state prisons (from all sources)?

If superior court justices are first appointed by the governor,they must become nonpartisan candidates for office when their terms expire.

Three-strikes sentencing in California is now applied to ______.

Describe the state's prison population reduction policy that was established by AB 109,the "Public Safety Realignment" law.

What is true of judicial elections in California?

Although roughly 8,000 cases are appealed to it,the state supreme court only tends to issue approximately ______ written opinions during an annual term.

Whose job is it to "provide fair and equal access to justice for all Californians?"

Approximately how much does it cost to imprison one inmate per year in California?

The state constitution guarantees citizens the right to a jury trial,but not a civil trial.

State courts cannot rule on the constitutionality of initiatives that have been approved by voters.

In a retention election,voters get to decide whether to keep a judge in office.

The state of California must provide adequate medical care to all inmates,because failure to do so is a violation of the U.S.Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

What are the likely outcomes of cuts to the court system's budget?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters

Exam 6: The Court System

How have California policy makers tried to reduce overcrowding in state prisons?

If a person wants to become a judge,a qualified individual may run for a judicial election instead of first being appointed by the governor.

In which type of case is a death sentence possible in California?

Name a direct consequence of budget cuts in the court system.

Judges are immune from political and campaign pressures.

Civil suits ______.

Why are California's prisons overcrowded and "bursting at the seams?"

About how much money does California spend on state prisons (from all sources)?

If superior court justices are first appointed by the governor,they must become nonpartisan candidates for office when their terms expire.

Three-strikes sentencing in California is now applied to ______.

Describe the state's prison population reduction policy that was established by AB 109,the "Public Safety Realignment" law.

What is true of judicial elections in California?

Although roughly 8,000 cases are appealed to it,the state supreme court only tends to issue approximately ______ written opinions during an annual term.

Whose job is it to "provide fair and equal access to justice for all Californians?"

Approximately how much does it cost to imprison one inmate per year in California?

The state constitution guarantees citizens the right to a jury trial,but not a civil trial.

State courts cannot rule on the constitutionality of initiatives that have been approved by voters.

In a retention election,voters get to decide whether to keep a judge in office.

The state of California must provide adequate medical care to all inmates,because failure to do so is a violation of the U.S.Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

What are the likely outcomes of cuts to the court system's budget?

Introduction

Critical Junctures

Direct Democracy

The State Legislature

The Executive Branch

Other Governments

The California Budget Process

Political Parties,elections,and Campaigns

Political Engagement

Concluding Thoughts

Filters