Question 1

The American legal system is based on a passive judge and jury seeking to find the truth as attorneys for each side argue vigorously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All courts in the United States use a basic three-tiered structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the case of United States v.Salerno and Cafero (1987),the Supreme Court decided that the use of preventive detention

Accepted Answer

A) is constitutional. 
B) violates offenders' constitutional rights. 
C) is detrimental to offenders at trial. 
D) is racially biased. 
A) is constitutional. 
B) violates offenders' constitutional rights. 
C) is detrimental to offenders at trial. 
D) is racially biased.

Question 4

The court appearance of an accused person at which the charges are read is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) probable cause hearing. 
B) arraignment. 
C) grand jury hearing. 
D) reasonable doubt appearance. 
A) probable cause hearing. 
B) arraignment. 
C) grand jury hearing. 
D) reasonable doubt appearance.

Question 5

In many jurisdictions,judges are elected by the public.These elections are rarely publicized by the media.What does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should r

Question 6

Katie has been charged with armed robbery.The judge has set her bail at $250,000.She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. The judge in Katie's case determined her bail amount based on

Accepted Answer

A) cash bonds. 
B) bail funds. 
C) detention guidelines. 
D) bail guidelines. 
A) cash bonds. 
B) bail funds. 
C) detention guidelines. 
D) bail guidelines.

Question 7

Most criminal cases are heard at the state level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have jurisdiction over all offenses,including felonies and appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Judges have three major roles: administrator,negotiator,and _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judges have three major roles: administrator,negotiator,and _________....

Question 10

Judges manage their courthouses in their role as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judges manage their courthouses in their role...

Question 11

Bail is typically determined within three hours after arrest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Brady has just been charged with murder in the first degree in a federal court.His previous record includes several drug charges and a sexual assault that is pending.Brady will not be released on bail.His attorney believes the prosecutor and judge will agree to a 20-year sentence through a plea bargain,which will eliminate the chance of a life sentence.Brady will not be released on bail.Instead he will await his trial

Accepted Answer

A) on house arrest. 
B) on preventive detention. 
C) on parole. 
D) in prison. 
A) on house arrest. 
B) on preventive detention. 
C) on parole. 
D) in prison.

Question 13

Which is not a goal of a unified court system?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminating overlapping boundaries 
B) Creating a hierarchical court structure 
C) Having courts funded by local government 
D) Creating a centralized court structure 
A) Eliminating overlapping boundaries 
B) Creating a hierarchical court structure 
C) Having courts funded by local government 
D) Creating a centralized court structure

Question 14

You are a bounty hunter.Your life is full of challenges but one of the largest is that your profession has recently come into local notoriety because one of your coworkers killed an innocent man on the job.You are being interviewed by a local journalist.Discuss the various arguments for and against bounty-hunting,and why you feel it should be legal.Justify your opinion with facts from the text.

Accepted Answer

As a bounty hunter, I understand that my

Question 15

The bail agent is a nonprofit actor within the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the benefits of standardized court structures?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should r

Question 17

Most felony arrests are decided by a

Accepted Answer

A) dismissal. 
B) rejection at screening. 
C) guilty plea. 
D) conviction at jury trial. 
A) dismissal. 
B) rejection at screening. 
C) guilty plea. 
D) conviction at jury trial.

Question 18

State courts have huge caseloads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The job of being a bail bondsman is unique to the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The use of bondsmen is an increasingly rare occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The American legal system is based on a passive judge and jury seeking to find the truth as attorneys for each side argue vigorously.

All courts in the United States use a basic three-tiered structure.

In the case of United States v.Salerno and Cafero (1987),the Supreme Court decided that the use of preventive detention

The court appearance of an accused person at which the charges are read is called a(n)

In many jurisdictions,judges are elected by the public.These elections are rarely publicized by the media.What does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

Most criminal cases are heard at the state level.

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have jurisdiction over all offenses,including felonies and appeals.

Judges have three major roles: administrator,negotiator,and _________.

Judges manage their courthouses in their role as __________.

Bail is typically determined within three hours after arrest.

Which is not a goal of a unified court system?

The bail agent is a nonprofit actor within the criminal justice system.

What are the benefits of standardized court structures?

Most felony arrests are decided by a

State courts have huge caseloads.

The job of being a bail bondsman is unique to the United States.

The use of bondsmen is an increasingly rare occurrence.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Prosecution and Defense

Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 9: Courts and Pretrial Processes

The American legal system is based on a passive judge and jury seeking to find the truth as attorneys for each side argue vigorously.

All courts in the United States use a basic three-tiered structure.

In the case of United States v.Salerno and Cafero (1987),the Supreme Court decided that the use of preventive detention

The court appearance of an accused person at which the charges are read is called a(n)

In many jurisdictions,judges are elected by the public.These elections are rarely publicized by the media.What does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

Most criminal cases are heard at the state level.

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have jurisdiction over all offenses,including felonies and appeals.

Judges have three major roles: administrator,negotiator,and _________.

Judges manage their courthouses in their role as __________.

Bail is typically determined within three hours after arrest.

Which is not a goal of a unified court system?

The bail agent is a nonprofit actor within the criminal justice system.

What are the benefits of standardized court structures?

Most felony arrests are decided by a

State courts have huge caseloads.

The job of being a bail bondsman is unique to the United States.

The use of bondsmen is an increasingly rare occurrence.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Prosecution and Defense

Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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