Question 1

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

Accepted Answer

A)  only success 
B)  only failure 
C)  some successes and some failures 
D)  no end in sight. 
A)  only success 
B)  only failure 
C)  some successes and some failures 
D)  no end in sight. C

Question 2

Describe three ways that drug courts are distinctive from the typical court.

Accepted Answer

1. Focus on treatment: Drug courts prioritize addressing the underlying substance abuse issues of offenders, rather than just punishing them for their crimes. They offer access to substance abuse treatment programs and support services to help individuals overcome their addiction.

2. Collaboration with community resources: Drug courts work closely with community organizations, treatment providers, and other support services to create a comprehensive treatment plan for participants. This collaborative approach helps address the complex needs of individuals struggling with substance abuse.

3. Regular monitoring and supervision: Participants in drug courts are subject to frequent drug testing, court appearances, and supervision by a team of professionals, including judges, probation officers, and treatment providers. This level of oversight is designed to ensure compliance with the treatment plan and accountability for their actions.

Question 3

State court researchers are finding that:

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A)  state courts interact only with federal courts 
B)  state courts interact with other institutions 
C)  state court judges consider only the law 
D)  state and federal courts operate the same way 
A)  state courts interact only with federal courts 
B)  state courts interact with other institutions 
C)  state court judges consider only the law 
D)  state and federal courts operate the same way D

Question 4

Describe the primary criticism of municipal courts and compare this to the goals of juvenile courts.

Accepted Answer

The primary criticism of municipal court

Question 5

Traffic cases represent only a small portion of the cases heard by lower courts each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest number of courts in the United States are courts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  general jurisdiction 
B)  appellate jurisdiction 
C)  superior jurisdiction 
D)  limited jurisdiction 
A)  general jurisdiction 
B)  appellate jurisdiction 
C)  superior jurisdiction 
D)  limited jurisdiction

Question 7

Use the War on Drugs to illustrate the tension between the legislative and judicial branches of government trying to solve social problems.

Accepted Answer

The War on Drugs is a prime example of t

Question 8

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

Accepted Answer

Early state courts were significantly af

Question 9

Kimbrough v. United States (2007) reaffirmed the authority of federal judges to view the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as advisory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They acted independently from the governor. 
B)  They were rather simple institutions. 
C)  They handled many cases. 
D)  They were dominated by legal experts. 
A)  They acted independently from the governor. 
B)  They were rather simple institutions. 
C)  They handled many cases. 
D)  They were dominated by legal experts.

Question 12

Compare and contrast the organization of the [insert your state court system] Court system with that of the Federal Judiciary.

Accepted Answer

The organization of the [insert your sta

Question 13

Committing a status offense involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeing to seek judicial compensation 
B)  more than three conspiring juveniles 
C)  an act that is illegal only for juveniles 
D)  breaking adult criminal laws 
A)  agreeing to seek judicial compensation 
B)  more than three conspiring juveniles 
C)  an act that is illegal only for juveniles 
D)  breaking adult criminal laws

Question 14

The use of drug courts continues to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the speed with which cases are heard 
B)  reduce the likelihood of rearrest 
C)  increase the criminal penalties handed out to drug offenders 
D)  reduce the discretion of the judge 
A)  increase the speed with which cases are heard 
B)  reduce the likelihood of rearrest 
C)  increase the criminal penalties handed out to drug offenders 
D)  reduce the discretion of the judge

Question 16

In any given year, the largest number of cases is heard in:

Accepted Answer

A)  federal courts 
B)  state supreme courts 
C)  U.S. district courts 
D)  state trial courts 
A)  federal courts 
B)  state supreme courts 
C)  U.S. district courts 
D)  state trial courts

Question 17

A court is said to have "limited jurisdiction" when it:

Accepted Answer

A)  deals only with the pretrial stages of a case 
B)  hears only juvenile matters 
C)  handles only minor cases 
D)  hears a limited number of cases in a given year 
A)  deals only with the pretrial stages of a case 
B)  hears only juvenile matters 
C)  handles only minor cases 
D)  hears a limited number of cases in a given year

Question 18

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tort (personal injury) cases:

Accepted Answer

A)  make up a huge percentage of the trial court docket 
B)  make up a very small percentage of the trial court docket 
C)  are not heard by trial courts 
D)  always involve an international plaintiff 
A)  make up a huge percentage of the trial court docket 
B)  make up a very small percentage of the trial court docket 
C)  are not heard by trial courts 
D)  always involve an international plaintiff

Question 20

Restorative justice programs in juvenile courts do not include a focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  healing the victim 
B)  protecting the offender 
C)  involving stakeholders 
D)  transforming traditional views of justice 
A)  healing the victim 
B)  protecting the offender 
C)  involving stakeholders 
D)  transforming traditional views of justice

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

Describe three ways that drug courts are distinctive from the typical court.

State court researchers are finding that:

Describe the primary criticism of municipal courts and compare this to the goals of juvenile courts.

Traffic cases represent only a small portion of the cases heard by lower courts each year.

The largest number of courts in the United States are courts of:

Use the War on Drugs to illustrate the tension between the legislative and judicial branches of government trying to solve social problems.

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

Kimbrough v. United States (2007) reaffirmed the authority of federal judges to view the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as advisory.

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts.

Which one of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

Compare and contrast the organization of the [insert your state court system] Court system with that of the Federal Judiciary.

Committing a status offense involves:

The use of drug courts continues to increase.

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

In any given year, the largest number of cases is heard in:

A court is said to have "limited jurisdiction" when it:

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence.

Tort (personal injury) cases:

Restorative justice programs in juvenile courts do not include a focus on:

Law, Courts, and Politics

Law and Legal Systems

Federal Courts

Lawyers and Legal Representation

Judges

Mobilizing the Law: Litigants, Interest Groups, Court Cases, and the Media

Trial Courts: the Preliminary Stages of Criminal Cases

Trial Courts: How Criminal Cases End: Bargaining and Sentencing

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases Begin

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases End

Trials and Juries

The Appellate Process

The Supreme Court: Deciding What to Decide

The Supreme Court: the Justices and Their Decisions

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Exam 4: State Courts

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

Describe three ways that drug courts are distinctive from the typical court.

State court researchers are finding that:

Describe the primary criticism of municipal courts and compare this to the goals of juvenile courts.

Traffic cases represent only a small portion of the cases heard by lower courts each year.

The largest number of courts in the United States are courts of:

Use the War on Drugs to illustrate the tension between the legislative and judicial branches of government trying to solve social problems.

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

Kimbrough v. United States (2007) reaffirmed the authority of federal judges to view the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as advisory.

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts.

Which one of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

Compare and contrast the organization of the [insert your state court system] Court system with that of the Federal Judiciary.

Committing a status offense involves:

The use of drug courts continues to increase.

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

In any given year, the largest number of cases is heard in:

A court is said to have "limited jurisdiction" when it:

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence.

Tort (personal injury) cases:

Restorative justice programs in juvenile courts do not include a focus on:

Law, Courts, and Politics

Law and Legal Systems

Federal Courts

Lawyers and Legal Representation

Judges

Mobilizing the Law: Litigants, Interest Groups, Court Cases, and the Media

Trial Courts: the Preliminary Stages of Criminal Cases

Trial Courts: How Criminal Cases End: Bargaining and Sentencing

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases Begin

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases End

Trials and Juries

The Appellate Process

The Supreme Court: Deciding What to Decide

The Supreme Court: the Justices and Their Decisions

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