Question 1

The federal court system has four tiers: district courts, appellate courts, juvenile courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is required from our adversary criminal justice system? What is presumption of innocence? Contrast a reasonable doubt standard with a preponderance of evidence standard. When is a clear and convincing evidence standard used?

Accepted Answer

What is required from our adversary crim

Question 3

Through____________  , the defense attorney tries to discredit prosecution witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  the discovery process 
B)  diversion 
C)  cross-examination 
D)  plea bargaining 
E)  judicial waiver 
A)  the discovery process 
B)  diversion 
C)  cross-examination 
D)  plea bargaining 
E)  judicial waiver

Question 4

In 1899, the Juvenile Court Act created the first

Accepted Answer

A)  trial court. 
B)  appellate court. 
C)  juvenile court. 
D)  tribal court. 
E)  community court. 
A)  trial court. 
B)  appellate court. 
C)  juvenile court. 
D)  tribal court. 
E)  community court.

Question 5

The concept of________________________ means the state is responsible for the general protection of all people within its jurisdiction who cannot protect themselves, including children.

Accepted Answer

A)  nolo contendere 
B)  parens patriae 
C)  voir dire 
D)  lex talionis 
E)  pro bono 
A)  nolo contendere 
B)  parens patriae 
C)  voir dire 
D)  lex talionis 
E)  pro bono

Question 6

All are key players in the judicial process except the

Accepted Answer

A)  judge. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  prosecutor. 
D)  jury. 
E)  witnesses. 
A)  judge. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  prosecutor. 
D)  jury. 
E)  witnesses.

Question 7

The Supreme Court establishes the court structure for each state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The goals of________________________are to reduce recidivism, reduce substance abuse, and rehabilitate offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  trial courts 
B)  appellate courts 
C)  drug courts 
D)  tribal courts 
E)  community courts. 
A)  trial courts 
B)  appellate courts 
C)  drug courts 
D)  tribal courts 
E)  community courts.

Question 9

________________________is a legal negotiation between the prosecutor and the defense lawyer in which they reach an agreement that avoids a trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arraignment 
B)  Indictment 
C)  Plea bargaining 
D)  Writ of habeas corpus 
E)  Complaint 
A)  Arraignment 
B)  Indictment 
C)  Plea bargaining 
D)  Writ of habeas corpus 
E)  Complaint

Question 10

The one-pot approach resulted from the juvenile court equating poor and abused children with

Accepted Answer

A)  high school dropouts. 
B)  delinquent and criminal children. 
C)  orphans. 
D)  mentally ill children. 
E)  terminally ill children. 
A)  high school dropouts. 
B)  delinquent and criminal children. 
C)  orphans. 
D)  mentally ill children. 
E)  terminally ill children.

Question 11

Police officers must become familiar with each step of the criminal justice process so they can intelligently bring about desired results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Leadership in the criminal justice system is usually provided by the

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorney. 
B)  prosecutor. 
C)  judge. 
D)  jury. 
E)  probation officer. 
A)  defense attorney. 
B)  prosecutor. 
C)  judge. 
D)  jury. 
E)  probation officer.

Question 13

Mental health courts are in operation in every state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Community courts apply the principles of involvement, balanced and restorative justice, offender accountability, and links to treatment and other services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

______________________ established standards for the admission of expert testimony in federal courts.

Accepted Answer

Daubert v.

Question 16

An acquittal is a formal certification by the court stating that the accused is found "guilty" of the
crimes he or she has been charged with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Adjudication is the process of judicially deciding a legal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Plea bargaining accounts for nearly 95 percent of all criminal cases in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the purpose of the Juvenile Court Act. What is the one-pot approach? Explain how the doctrine of parens patriae applied to juvenile courts and the states they resided in. What forms of dispositions were available to a judge in juvenile court?

Accepted Answer

The Juvenile Court Act equated poor and

Question 20

The main focus of the reentry court is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent recidivism. 
B)  aid in reintegration. 
C)  assist in life skills. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  prevent recidivism. 
B)  aid in reintegration. 
C)  assist in life skills. 
D)  all of these choices.

The federal court system has four tiers: district courts, appellate courts, juvenile courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

What is required from our adversary criminal justice system? What is presumption of innocence? Contrast a reasonable doubt standard with a preponderance of evidence standard. When is a clear and convincing evidence standard used?

Through____________ , the defense attorney tries to discredit prosecution witnesses.

In 1899, the Juvenile Court Act created the first

The concept of________________________ means the state is responsible for the general protection of all people within its jurisdiction who cannot protect themselves, including children.

All are key players in the judicial process except the

The Supreme Court establishes the court structure for each state.

The goals of________________________are to reduce recidivism, reduce substance abuse, and rehabilitate offenders.

________________________is a legal negotiation between the prosecutor and the defense lawyer in which they reach an agreement that avoids a trial.

The one-pot approach resulted from the juvenile court equating poor and abused children with

Police officers must become familiar with each step of the criminal justice process so they can intelligently bring about desired results.

Leadership in the criminal justice system is usually provided by the

Mental health courts are in operation in every state.

Community courts apply the principles of involvement, balanced and restorative justice, offender accountability, and links to treatment and other services.

______________________ established standards for the admission of expert testimony in federal courts.

An acquittal is a formal certification by the court stating that the accused is found "guilty" of the crimes he or she has been charged with.

Adjudication is the process of judicially deciding a legal case.

Plea bargaining accounts for nearly 95 percent of all criminal cases in the United States.

Describe the purpose of the Juvenile Court Act. What is the one-pot approach? Explain how the doctrine of parens patriae applied to juvenile courts and the states they resided in. What forms of dispositions were available to a judge in juvenile court?

The main focus of the reentry court is to

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The federal court system has four tiers: district courts, appellate courts, juvenile courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

What is required from our adversary criminal justice system? What is presumption of innocence? Contrast a reasonable doubt standard with a preponderance of evidence standard. When is a clear and convincing evidence standard used?

Through____________ , the defense attorney tries to discredit prosecution witnesses.

In 1899, the Juvenile Court Act created the first

The concept of________________________ means the state is responsible for the general protection of all people within its jurisdiction who cannot protect themselves, including children.

All are key players in the judicial process except the

The Supreme Court establishes the court structure for each state.

The goals of________________________are to reduce recidivism, reduce substance abuse, and rehabilitate offenders.

________________________is a legal negotiation between the prosecutor and the defense lawyer in which they reach an agreement that avoids a trial.

The one-pot approach resulted from the juvenile court equating poor and abused children with

Police officers must become familiar with each step of the criminal justice process so they can intelligently bring about desired results.

Leadership in the criminal justice system is usually provided by the

Mental health courts are in operation in every state.

Community courts apply the principles of involvement, balanced and restorative justice, offender accountability, and links to treatment and other services.

______________________ established standards for the admission of expert testimony in federal courts.

An acquittal is a formal certification by the court stating that the accused is found "guilty" of the crimes he or she has been charged with.

Adjudication is the process of judicially deciding a legal case.

Plea bargaining accounts for nearly 95 percent of all criminal cases in the United States.

Describe the purpose of the Juvenile Court Act. What is the one-pot approach? Explain how the doctrine of parens patriae applied to juvenile courts and the states they resided in. What forms of dispositions were available to a judge in juvenile court?

The main focus of the reentry court is to

The Evolution of Law Enforcement

The American Quest for Freedom and Justice Our Laws

Crime in the United States Offenses Offenders and Victims

Today S Police and Police Agency an Overview

Policing in a Post 9 11 Society

Patrol the Backbone of Policing

Specialized Roles of Police

Policing Within the Law

Issues Concerning Police Conduct

Gangs and Drugs Threats to Our National Security

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional

Corrections

Filters