Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

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

Drug courts were established to hand out tougher penalties in drug cases

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Restorative justice programs in juvenile courts does 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.

Question 10

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 11

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

State court researchers are finding that:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Which of the following is not true about American courts after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

A) the growth of cities meant that more complex cases went to the courts 
B) many new courts were added 
C) specialized courts were created 
D) the addition of new courts was carefully planned. 
A) the growth of cities meant that more complex cases went to the courts 
B) many new courts were added 
C) specialized courts were created 
D) the addition of new courts was carefully planned.

Question 15

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The largest number of courts in the United States is 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 17

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

Accepted Answer

Early state courts were significantly af

Question 18

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 19

Which 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 20

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

Drug courts were established to hand out tougher penalties in drug cases

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

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

Committing a status offense involves:

Tort (personal injury) cases:

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

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

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence

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

State court researchers are finding that:

Which of the following is not true about American courts after the Civil War?

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

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

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

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

Which of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts

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 States 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

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

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

Drug courts were established to hand out tougher penalties in drug cases

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

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

Committing a status offense involves:

Tort (personal injury) cases:

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

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

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence

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

State court researchers are finding that:

Which of the following is not true about American courts after the Civil War?

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

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

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

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

Which of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts

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 States 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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