Question 1

Explain what it means that the United States has a dual court system.

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The dual court system in the United Stat...

Question 2

There are ______ district courts.

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A)   25
B)   50
C)   94
D)   102

Question 3

Which courts stand between trial courts and courts of last resort?

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A)   intermediate court of appeal
B)   district court
C)   state supreme court
D)   courts of limited jurisdiction A

Question 4

What is notable about the fact that the prosecutor is first to make opening statements during a trial?

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A)   It is intended to give defense attorneys a chance to hear the prosecution's case to better prepare their defense.
B)   The order is an example of how arbitrary common law norms can become tradition.
C)   It is one example of how the court system is biased in favor of the prosecution.
D)   In our criminal justice system, prosecutors have the burden of proof and must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 5

At what point in the trial does the prosecutor outline the facts he or she is attempting to prove at trial?

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A)   at the prosecution's case
B)   during the opening statements
C)   at the prosecution rebuttal
D)   during the cross-examination

Question 6

List three areas of emerging technology in courts.

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Emerging technologies are transforming v...

Question 7

What term describes a legal system in which there is a contest between two opposing sides?

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A)   adversarial system
B)   consensus system
C)   conflict system
D)   united court system

Question 8

At which level of court would a trial for a nonfelony case be held?

Accepted Answer

A)   lower courts
B)   state appellate court
C)   federal appellate court
D)   state supreme court

Question 9

Which plea will ensure that a case goes to trial, unless plea bargaining takes place?

Accepted Answer

A)   nolo contendere
B)   guilty
C)   not guilty
D)   Alford plea C

Question 10

There is at least one district court in each state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Both the arraignment and the initial appearance require the accused to appear in court, and in both cases, the accused will be advised of their rights. How are these two formal proceedings different?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bail is set in the arraignment, not the initial appearance.
B)   The accused is less likely to have legal representation at the arraignment, but usually has an attorney at the initial appearance.
C)   The initial appearance happens before the accused is formally charged; the arraignment happens after formal charges are filed.
D)   Judges can only dismiss the case for a lack of probable cause at an arraignment.

Question 12

What pretrial activities do prosecutors complete in order to prepare for trial?

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Prosecutors engage in a variety of pretr...

Question 13

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have the authority to handle arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following situations might result in a reversal of conviction on appeal?

Accepted Answer

A)   After the prosecution rests its case, the defense attorney makes a motion to dismiss all charges.
B)   During the closing argument, the prosecutor said, "Deep down, you all know that people of the defendant's race are naturally more likely to be criminals."
C)   During cross examination of a rape victim, the defense attorney implies that the victim may lied when she claimed she did not consent to sex.
D)   After the closing arguments, the judge instructs the jury that the defendant's guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 15

The workload of the lower courts is divided into each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   felony criminal cases
B)   nonfelony criminal cases
C)   civil cases
D)   appeals

Question 16

What is a key difference between a grand jury and a preliminary hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)   In the grand jury, the formal charge is issued by the judge, not the prosecutor.
B)   The defense offers evidence to the judge at a preliminary hearing, but is not present at the grand jury proceedings.
C)   Preliminary hearings are more secretive than grand jury proceedings.
D)   Grand jury proceedings determine guilt, whereas preliminary hearings only determine probable cause. B

Question 17

If the appellate court overturns a conviction, the new trial is held in the state intermediate court of appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is the highest court in the nation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supreme Court
B)   Court of General Jurisdiction
C)   Court of Limited Jurisdiction
D)   Appellate Court

Question 19

How does the government benefit from plea bargaining?

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The government benefits from plea bargai...

Question 20

What is the difference between cross-examination and redirect?

Accepted Answer

A)   A redirect is only available to prosecutors, while cross-examination is available to both the prosecution and the defense.
B)   A redirect is only available if the defendant has pled guilty.
C)   Redirection is the reexamination of a witness that occurs after the other party has completed cross-examination.
D)   Redirects are only available during the appeals process.

Exam 9: Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

Explain what it means that the United States has a dual court system.

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There are ______ district courts.

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Which courts stand between trial courts and courts of last resort?

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What is notable about the fact that the prosecutor is first to make opening statements during a trial?

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At what point in the trial does the prosecutor outline the facts he or she is attempting to prove at trial?

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List three areas of emerging technology in courts.

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What term describes a legal system in which there is a contest between two opposing sides?

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At which level of court would a trial for a nonfelony case be held?

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Which plea will ensure that a case goes to trial, unless plea bargaining takes place?

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There is at least one district court in each state.

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Both the arraignment and the initial appearance require the accused to appear in court, and in both cases, the accused will be advised of their rights. How are these two formal proceedings different?

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What pretrial activities do prosecutors complete in order to prepare for trial?

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Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have the authority to handle arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony cases.

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Which of the following situations might result in a reversal of conviction on appeal?

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The workload of the lower courts is divided into each of the following EXCEPT ______.

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If the appellate court overturns a conviction, the new trial is held in the state intermediate court of appeals.

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Which is the highest court in the nation?

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How does the government benefit from plea bargaining?

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