Question 1

Which statement about the jury selection process is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provinces and territories use the same set of rules and statutes, controlled by the Jury Act. 
B)  Basic requirements are that jurors must be 18 years of age and Canadian citizens. 
C)  Some specific occupations may be exempt and some persons excluded from jury service. 
D)  Jury assembly includes both pretrial out-of-court and in-court selection processes. 
A)  Provinces and territories use the same set of rules and statutes, controlled by the Jury Act. 
B)  Basic requirements are that jurors must be 18 years of age and Canadian citizens. 
C)  Some specific occupations may be exempt and some persons excluded from jury service. 
D)  Jury assembly includes both pretrial out-of-court and in-court selection processes. A

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the results of research on pretrial publicity mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Ogloff & Vidmar's study printed news material had the greatest impact on participants' perceptions in the Christian Brothers case. 
B)  In Wilson & Bornstein's study those who received pretrial information were more likely to render a verdict of guilty. 
C)  Freedman found that pretrial information only negatively affected those asked to rate the accused's guilt just after reading related material. 
D)  Liberman et al. have argued that judge's orders to disregard pretrial publicity had no remedial effect. 
A)  In Ogloff & Vidmar's study printed news material had the greatest impact on participants' perceptions in the Christian Brothers case. 
B)  In Wilson & Bornstein's study those who received pretrial information were more likely to render a verdict of guilty. 
C)  Freedman found that pretrial information only negatively affected those asked to rate the accused's guilt just after reading related material. 
D)  Liberman et al. have argued that judge's orders to disregard pretrial publicity had no remedial effect. A

Question 3

In R. v. Lifchus the Supreme Court clarified that beyond a reasonable doubt, based on reason and common sense must be logically connected to_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence 
B)  motive 
C)  impartiality 
D)  probability 
A)  evidence 
B)  motive 
C)  impartiality 
D)  probability A

Question 4

Which of the following statements about a challenge for cause is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such a challenge is raised after jurors have survived the process of peremptory challenges. 
B)  There is a limit on the number of challenges for cause that each attorney can raise. 
C)  The challenge argues that there is the likelihood that a juror will not be able to be impartial. 
D)  After the lawyer questions a juror, the judge decides whether to grant the challenge for cause. 
A)  Such a challenge is raised after jurors have survived the process of peremptory challenges. 
B)  There is a limit on the number of challenges for cause that each attorney can raise. 
C)  The challenge argues that there is the likelihood that a juror will not be able to be impartial. 
D)  After the lawyer questions a juror, the judge decides whether to grant the challenge for cause.

Question 5

Which statement about the trial of Robert Latimer for killing his disabled daughter is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Appeals Court upheld the lower court, saying an exemption fit the mercy killing scenario. 
B)  The jury recommended 1 year to parole, asking for an exemption from the mandatory minimum 10 years. 
C)  The trial judge granted a mandatory minimum exemption with a sentence of 1 year in prison and 1 year probation. 
D)  The Supreme Court rejected the defence's arguments of cruel and unusual punishment, and Latimer served all 10 years. 
A)  The Appeals Court upheld the lower court, saying an exemption fit the mercy killing scenario. 
B)  The jury recommended 1 year to parole, asking for an exemption from the mandatory minimum 10 years. 
C)  The trial judge granted a mandatory minimum exemption with a sentence of 1 year in prison and 1 year probation. 
D)  The Supreme Court rejected the defence's arguments of cruel and unusual punishment, and Latimer served all 10 years.

Question 6

General beliefs about a certain group of people or a certain type of crime that may interfere with a juror's ability to decide a case fairly is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific 
B)  normative 
C)  schematic 
D)  generic 
A)  specific 
B)  normative 
C)  schematic 
D)  generic

Question 7

Bias that occurs when there is such strong community concern about a trial outcome that a juror feels pressure to reflect area sentiments in the verdict is called _______bias.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic 
B)  normative 
C)  specific 
D)  interest 
A)  generic 
B)  normative 
C)  specific 
D)  interest

Question 8

The pool of jurors summoned from the list who appear for service is called a jury panel or:

Accepted Answer

A)  voir dire. 
B)  juris populis. 
C)  venire. 
D)  acta posse. 
A)  voir dire. 
B)  juris populis. 
C)  venire. 
D)  acta posse.

Question 9

Which case did NOT involve the defence successfully challenging the fact that the jury was not representative?

Accepted Answer

A)  R. v. Catizone on the issue of including women 
B)  R. v. Nepoose on the issue of including women 
C)  R. v. Born with a Tooth on the issue of including Aborigines 
D)  R. v. Nahdee on the issue of including Aborigines 
A)  R. v. Catizone on the issue of including women 
B)  R. v. Nepoose on the issue of including women 
C)  R. v. Born with a Tooth on the issue of including Aborigines 
D)  R. v. Nahdee on the issue of including Aborigines

Question 10

Which was NOT a consequence of Henry Morgentaler being convicted in the Quebec and Ontario court systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Canadian government declared Morgentaler persona non grata and he left the country. 
B)  The Criminal Code was amended so that courts could not replace jury acquittals with convictions. 
C)  Quebec later decided to abandon further additional prosecutions as no jury would convict. 
D)  Canada's abortion law was struck down as unconstitutional. 
A)  The Canadian government declared Morgentaler persona non grata and he left the country. 
B)  The Criminal Code was amended so that courts could not replace jury acquittals with convictions. 
C)  Quebec later decided to abandon further additional prosecutions as no jury would convict. 
D)  Canada's abortion law was struck down as unconstitutional.

Question 11

Describe the role of the jury and how it functions in contemporary Canadian courts.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include som

Question 12

Which is NOT a true statement about challenges for cause today?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 2011 study found that when a reflective challenge is used, blacks and whites were judged equally by jurors. 
B)  Banning other prospective jurors from being present during challenges is required in all Canadian courts. 
C)  Potential jurors are less likely to admit potential bias if others from the panel are present. 
D)  Currently, Canadian courts use a single, closed-ended question for the cause challenge. 
A)  A 2011 study found that when a reflective challenge is used, blacks and whites were judged equally by jurors. 
B)  Banning other prospective jurors from being present during challenges is required in all Canadian courts. 
C)  Potential jurors are less likely to admit potential bias if others from the panel are present. 
D)  Currently, Canadian courts use a single, closed-ended question for the cause challenge.

Question 13

Which statement about the use of peremptory challenges is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Canada, trial judges usually grant 75% of peremptory challenges requested. 
B)  In a murder or high treason case, each side has 20 peremptory challenges. 
C)  For crimes where the sentence is 5 years or more, each side has 12 peremptory challenges. 
D)  The Crown examines the jury list before trial and should only be looking for criminal records. 
A)  In Canada, trial judges usually grant 75% of peremptory challenges requested. 
B)  In a murder or high treason case, each side has 20 peremptory challenges. 
C)  For crimes where the sentence is 5 years or more, each side has 12 peremptory challenges. 
D)  The Crown examines the jury list before trial and should only be looking for criminal records.

Question 14

Which is NOT one of the categories of offences in the Canadian Criminal Code?

Accepted Answer

A)  hybrid 
B)  summary 
C)  felonious 
D)  indictable 
A)  hybrid 
B)  summary 
C)  felonious 
D)  indictable

Question 15

Explain the process of jury selection and whether you think it offers any particular advantages to the defence or prosecution.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary on the idea that there

Question 16

In defining partiality, the court has distinguished between two components, the ____, which would be prejudice and the _____, which would be discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude / behavior 
B)  unconscious /conscious 
C)  disposition /consequence 
D)  response /stimulus 
A)  attitude / behavior 
B)  unconscious /conscious 
C)  disposition /consequence 
D)  response /stimulus

Question 17

What are CSI effects and are they all that negative?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on each stud

Question 18

In 1975 the Criminal Code was amended to say that a jury's acquittal cannot be replaced with a court conviction; the acquittal can be set aside, however, and a new trial ordered. This change was called the _____ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bernardo 
B)  Pickton 
C)  Morgentaler 
D)  Latimer 
A)  Bernardo 
B)  Pickton 
C)  Morgentaler 
D)  Latimer

Question 19

Which is NOT one of the three court personnel sitting closest to the judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Court Services Officer 
B)  Court Reporter 
C)  Court Clerk 
D)  Court Registrar 
A)  Court Services Officer 
B)  Court Reporter 
C)  Court Clerk 
D)  Court Registrar

Question 20

Which is NOT a finding from some data collected on failure to show for jury service:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enforcing fines for non-attendance may be an effective deterrent to no shows. 
B)  The average rate of failures to appear in the U.S. is about 20%. 
C)  In Ontario, one study indicated failure-to-appear rates varied from 11-21%. 
D)  Newfoundland and Nova Scotia had the lowest absentee rates of jurisdictions that keep track. 
A)  Enforcing fines for non-attendance may be an effective deterrent to no shows. 
B)  The average rate of failures to appear in the U.S. is about 20%. 
C)  In Ontario, one study indicated failure-to-appear rates varied from 11-21%. 
D)  Newfoundland and Nova Scotia had the lowest absentee rates of jurisdictions that keep track.

Which statement about the jury selection process is FALSE?

Which is NOT one of the results of research on pretrial publicity mentioned in the text?

In R. v. Lifchus the Supreme Court clarified that beyond a reasonable doubt, based on reason and common sense must be logically connected to_______.

Which of the following statements about a challenge for cause is TRUE?

Which statement about the trial of Robert Latimer for killing his disabled daughter is FALSE?

General beliefs about a certain group of people or a certain type of crime that may interfere with a juror's ability to decide a case fairly is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Bias that occurs when there is such strong community concern about a trial outcome that a juror feels pressure to reflect area sentiments in the verdict is called _______bias.

The pool of jurors summoned from the list who appear for service is called a jury panel or:

Which case did NOT involve the defence successfully challenging the fact that the jury was not representative?

Which was NOT a consequence of Henry Morgentaler being convicted in the Quebec and Ontario court systems?

Describe the role of the jury and how it functions in contemporary Canadian courts.

Which is NOT a true statement about challenges for cause today?

Which statement about the use of peremptory challenges is FALSE?

Which is NOT one of the categories of offences in the Canadian Criminal Code?

Explain the process of jury selection and whether you think it offers any particular advantages to the defence or prosecution.

In defining partiality, the court has distinguished between two components, the , which would be prejudice and the _, which would be discrimination.

What are CSI effects and are they all that negative?

In 1975 the Criminal Code was amended to say that a jury's acquittal cannot be replaced with a court conviction; the acquittal can be set aside, however, and a new trial ordered. This change was called the _____ Amendment.

Which is NOT one of the three court personnel sitting closest to the judge?

Which is NOT a finding from some data collected on failure to show for jury service:

Psychology and the Law: a Cautious Alliance

Interrogations and Confessions

Lie Detection

Criminal Profiling

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Interviewing Children and Memories of Sexual Abuse

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility

Predicting Violent Behaviour and Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Battered Women Syndrome and Syndrome Evidence

Role of Psychology in the Civil Area: Child Custody Disputes, Parental Competence, Workplace Law

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Exam 7: Jury Selection

Which statement about the jury selection process is FALSE?

Which is NOT one of the results of research on pretrial publicity mentioned in the text?

In R. v. Lifchus the Supreme Court clarified that beyond a reasonable doubt, based on reason and common sense must be logically connected to_______.

Which of the following statements about a challenge for cause is TRUE?

Which statement about the trial of Robert Latimer for killing his disabled daughter is FALSE?

General beliefs about a certain group of people or a certain type of crime that may interfere with a juror's ability to decide a case fairly is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Bias that occurs when there is such strong community concern about a trial outcome that a juror feels pressure to reflect area sentiments in the verdict is called _______bias.

The pool of jurors summoned from the list who appear for service is called a jury panel or:

Which case did NOT involve the defence successfully challenging the fact that the jury was not representative?

Which was NOT a consequence of Henry Morgentaler being convicted in the Quebec and Ontario court systems?

Describe the role of the jury and how it functions in contemporary Canadian courts.

Which is NOT a true statement about challenges for cause today?

Which statement about the use of peremptory challenges is FALSE?

Which is NOT one of the categories of offences in the Canadian Criminal Code?

Explain the process of jury selection and whether you think it offers any particular advantages to the defence or prosecution.

In defining partiality, the court has distinguished between two components, the ____, which would be prejudice and the _____, which would be discrimination.

What are CSI effects and are they all that negative?

In 1975 the Criminal Code was amended to say that a jury's acquittal cannot be replaced with a court conviction; the acquittal can be set aside, however, and a new trial ordered. This change was called the _____ Amendment.

Which is NOT one of the three court personnel sitting closest to the judge?

Which is NOT a finding from some data collected on failure to show for jury service:

Psychology and the Law: a Cautious Alliance

Interrogations and Confessions

Lie Detection

Criminal Profiling

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Interviewing Children and Memories of Sexual Abuse

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility

Predicting Violent Behaviour and Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Battered Women Syndrome and Syndrome Evidence

Role of Psychology in the Civil Area: Child Custody Disputes, Parental Competence, Workplace Law

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In defining partiality, the court has distinguished between two components, the , which would be prejudice and the _, which would be discrimination.